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Bbc: 1962: Mississippi Race Riots Over 1st Black Student

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This article recounts the entrance of Mississippi State University's first black student, James Meredith. Note that he was escorted by National Guardsmen, as requested by President Kennedy, in order to protect his safety.

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racial segregation, bbc: 1962: mississippi race riots over 1st black student, governor barnett, james meredith, john f kennedy order, justice department actions
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