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James Meredith escorted onto Ole Miss campus

James Meredith escorted onto Ole Miss campus

Teaser

U.S. Marshals escort James Meredith, an African-American Air Force veteran, onto the campus of the University of Mississippi a midst severe rioting, officially integrating the school.

Year
1962
Date of Event

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