24 sept. 1957 - Eisenhower Intervenes in Little Rock Crisis
Description:
President Dwight D. Eisenhower is forced to take action when nine African-American students are prevented from entering Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. In a broadcast to the nation on September 24, 1957, the president explains his decision to order Federal troops to Little Rock to ensure that the students are allowed access to the school, as mandated by the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
24 sept. 1957
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 66 ans
