An American Insurrection
2009-05-16T13:30:37-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMDhhXC8yMDA5MDUxNjE0MTkzNzAwM19oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==From the Mississippi National Guard Armory in Oxford, Mississippi, author William Doyle discussed his book, An American Insurrection: The Battle of Oxford, Mississippi 1962, published by Doubleday.
The book addresses the incidents that unfolded after James Meredith attempted to become the first African-American student to enroll at the University of Mississippi. The attempt at integration ultimately resulted in 30,000 military troops, ordered by President John Kennedy, being sent to the campus to maintain order. After the half-day skirmish had ended, hundreds of soldiers and civilians were hurt, and James Meredith was permitted to enroll at the university. The author was joined at the event by James Meredith, Captain Murry Falkner, and several other key figures. After the presentation, the author and Mr. Meredith answered questions from members of the audience.
The book addresses the incidents that unfolded after James Meredith attempted to become the first African-American student to enroll at the University of Mississippi. The attempt at integration ultimately resulted in 30,000 military troops, ordered by President John Kennedy, being sent to the campus to maintain order. After the half-day skirmish had ended, hundreds of soldiers and civilians were hurt, and James Meredith was permitted to enroll at the university. The author was joined at the event by James Meredith, Captain Murry Falkner, and several other key figures. After the presentation, the author and Mr. Meredith answered questions from members of the audience.
From the Mississippi National Guard Armory in Oxford, Mississippi, author William Doyle discussed his book, An American Insurrection: The Ba… read more
From the Mississippi National Guard Armory in Oxford, Mississippi, author William Doyle discussed his book, An American Insurrection: The Battle of Oxford, Mississippi 1962, published by Doubleday.
The book addresses the incidents that unfolded after James Meredith attempted to become the first African-American student to enroll at the University of Mississippi. The attempt at integration ultimately resulted in 30,000 military troops, ordered by President John Kennedy, being sent to the campus to maintain order. After the half-day skirmish had ended, hundreds of soldiers and civilians were hurt, and James Meredith was permitted to enroll at the university. The author was joined at the event by James Meredith, Captain Murry Falkner, and several other key figures. After the presentation, the author and Mr. Meredith answered questions from members of the audience. close
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