Little Rock: A Pivotal Moment in School Integration

This chapter chronicles the intense struggle for school integration in Little Rock, Arkansas, focusing on the events of September 25, 1957, when nine black students attempted to enter Central High School amid fierce resistance. It details the involvement of state and federal authorities, including President Eisenhower's decision to deploy troops to ensure their safety against a hostile mob. Additionally, the chapter highlights the broader implications of the Supreme Court's decisions on judicial supremacy and the civil rights movement during the 1960s.