Artifact
James Meredith Enrolls at Ole Miss Amid Violence
In October 1962, he becomes the first black student to attend the University of Mississippi, accompanied to registration and class by federal marshals.
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Artifact Date
October 1, 1962
Topic(s)
- Civil Rights
- Cold War
