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In 1954, the Supreme Court unanimously strikes down segregation in public schools, sparking the Civil Rights movement.

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  • Separate But Not Equal
    Separate But Not Equal

    Video Clip (2:21)

    In 1954, the Supreme Court unanimously strikes down segregation in public schools, sparking the Civil Rights movement.

    Video Clip (2:21)
  • Little Rock Nine
    Little Rock Nine

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    Led by civil rights pioneer Daisy Bates, these nine brave Arkansas teenagers broke through racial barriers to become the first black students to attend Little Rock High School.

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  • Integration at Ole Miss
    Integration at Ole Miss

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    Newsreel footage of President Kennedy's address to the American people after the University of Alabama riots in 1962.

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  • Civil Rights Act of 1964
    Civil Rights Act of 1964

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    After years of struggle and setbacks, advocates for equality celebrate the passage of sweeping legislation that prohibits racial discrimination.

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  • W.E.B. Dubois and the Niagara Movement
    W.E.B. Dubois and the Niagara Movement

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    W.E.B. Dubois was integral to the advancement of racial equality.

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  • Blacks in the Military
    Blacks in the Military

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    Learn how blacks serving in WWII helped forward the Civil Rights Movement.

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  • This Day In History: 08/30/1967- Thurgood Marshall Confirmed
    This Day In History: 08/30/1967- Thurgood Marshall Confirmed

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    On September 30 many historical events occurred which are recapped for us in this video clip from This Day In History. Russ Mitchell tells us that Egypt's Queen Cleopatra, out of fear of being kidnapped, committed suicide on this day.

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  • Fair Housing Act
    Fair Housing Act

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    President Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act in 1968.

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    Voting Rights Bill

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    Newsreel footage of President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Bill.

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  • George Wallace Opposes Integration
    George Wallace Opposes Integration

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    Newsreel footage of former Alabama Governor George Wallace standing against desegregation while being confronted by federal authorities at the University of Alabama in 1963.

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  • Ask Steve: George Wallace
    Ask Steve: George Wallace

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    Who is George Wallace and why is he important? Steve Gillon shows the importance and significance of George Wallace in American history. Through his racist views, George Wallace redefined the American Political System.

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    Supreme Court

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    The country's highest judicial body, the Supreme Court of the United States was established in 1789 and consists of nine justices.

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    See pictures from the life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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    See pictures from the famous March on Washington.

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  • Integration of Central High School
    Integration of Central High School

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    In 1957 nine black students enrolled at the formerly all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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Speeches & Audio (2)

  • Brown v. Board of Education Ruling
    Brown v. Board of Education Ruling

    Audio Clip (2:32)

    On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. A commentary on the ruling explores the differing theories on integration at the time.

    Audio Clip (2:32)
  • Orval Faubus Blocks Little Rock High School Integration
    Orval Faubus Blocks Little Rock High School Integration

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    On September 2, 1957, Governor Orval Faubus called out the Arkansas National Guard to prevent a group of African-American students, who later became known as the Little Rock Nine, from entering the all-white Central High School. In a broadcast that evening, Faubus defends his decision to call in the state's National Guard.

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