Ruby Bridges (sep 8, 1954 – jan 1, 2020)
Description:
She was alone in school because no one wanted to go with her. She lived next to all-white-school, but she went black kindergarten miles away. She was one out of 6 afro americans who passed the test to go to white school. In 2001 President Bill Clinton presented her with the presidential citizens medal.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 8, 1954
jan 1, 2020
~ 65 years