James Meredith Integrates The University Of Mississippi – October 1, 1962
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February 1, 2010
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On October 1, 1962 James Meredith became the first African American student to enroll at the University of Mississippi. President Kennedy had to send 5,000 federal troops after rioting broke out. Check out some footage from that day below:
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