Posted on Jul 16, 2017

24 Photographs of Civil Rights Pioneers The Little Rock Nine

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"The Little Rock Nine was a group of nine African American students who enrolled in Little Rock Central High School in 1957. They were Ernest Green, Elizabeth Eckford, Jefferson Thomas, Terrence Roberts, Carlotta Walls LaNier, Minnijean Brown, Gloria Ray Karlmark, Thelma Mothershed, and Melba Pattillo Beals".

24 Photographs of Civil Rights Pioneers The Little Rock Nine

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MSgt Jason McClish

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The tide shifted for the better to desegregate our Nation!

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1stSgt Nelson Kerr

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A lot of King Canutes tried to stand in the way, some still do. Thankfully they were as effective as the first.

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MSgt Jason McClish

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Bingo!

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SGT (Join to see)

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The governor sends in the National Guard and the President send in the 101st Airborne. No contest.

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MSgt Jason McClish

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It would've ended badly had there been any major resistance.

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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Thank you for the great history share and photos.

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LTC Stephen F.

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Thanks for sharing the images of the Little Rock Nine who quietly and as not confrontationally as they could embarked on a path to integrate Little Rock, Arkansas school long ago but not far away SGT (Join to see)

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24 Photographs of Civil Rights Pioneers The Little Rock Nine

24 Photographs of Civil Rights Pioneers The Little Rock Nine

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