Civil Rights and the Integration of the University of Mississippi
2012-09-22T13:02:39-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMjkwXC8xNzQwNTItbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Juan Williams moderated a discussion of civil rights activism in the 1960s and the efforts by James Meredith and lawyers to integrate the University of Mississippi. They talked about their personal experiences during events in which the National Guard was used to enforce integration laws. The program was opened with a Universal Newsreel of the events of September 30, 1962, including an address by President Kennedy. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. This event marked the 40th anniversary of James Meredith’s admission to the University of Mississippi.
Juan Williams moderated a discussion of civil rights activism in the 1960s and the efforts by James Meredith and lawyers to integrate the Un… read more
Juan Williams moderated a discussion of civil rights activism in the 1960s and the efforts by James Meredith and lawyers to integrate the University of Mississippi. They talked about their personal experiences during events in which the National Guard was used to enforce integration laws. The program was opened with a Universal Newsreel of the events of September 30, 1962, including an address by President Kennedy. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. This event marked the 40th anniversary of James Meredith’s admission to the University of Mississippi. close
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