UPI - The African American Experience 1930-1980

 

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Identifier

35160004384419

Creation Date

10-1-1962

Subject—Names

James Meredith

Subject—Topics

Civil Rights Movement; Education

Description

Oxford, Miss.: James Meredith, accompanied by U.S. Marshals, arrives by helicopter here late 9/30 and was immediately taken to the campus of the Univ. of Mississippi. His arrival on campus set off riots by students and outsiders and federal troops have been called into the campus.

Format

BW Photograph, 10" x 8"

Source

United Press International

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Keywords

African Americans, history, United States, prejudice, desegregation, civil rights movement, Black Panthers

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