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Little Rock Integration

George Silk1957-09-25

LIFE Photo Collection

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

African-Amer. teenagers aka "Little Rock Nine" entering Central Hich School for the first time, under the protection of the 101st Airborne Command by order of Pres. Dwight Eisenhower after numerous attempts since Sept. 4th were blocked by order of Gov.

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  • Title: Little Rock Integration
  • Date: 1957-09-25
  • Location: Little Rock, AK, US
  • Physical Dimensions: B/W PRINT
  • Subject Keywords: Discrimination, Minnijean Brown, People And Customs, Integration, Us, Us Armed Forces, American, Arkansas, Units, African American, Students, Little Rock, 1957, Demonstrations, In Schools, 101St Division, Education, African Americans, Airborne Command, 1950s
  • Publisher: TimeLife
  • Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
  • Provider: LIFE
  • Photographer: George Silk
  • Original ID: TimeLife_image_5594707
  • Credits: LIFE
  • Copyright: © Time Inc.
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