September 25
Little Rock Nine Integrate Central High School
In 1957, nine courageous Black students known as the Little Rock Nine enrolled at the previously all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. President Eisenhower deployed the 101st Airborne Division to escort them past angry mobs, marking a pivotal moment in the desegregation of American schools.
Little Rock Nine Enter Central High
On September 25, 1957, nine African American students entered Little Rock Central High School, escorted by soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division sent by President Eisenhower. The students endured a year of verbal and physical abuse but persevered.
Little Rock Nine Enroll
On September 25, 1957, the Little Rock Nine entered Central High School after President Eisenhower sent the 101st Airborne Division to enforce the federal court order. The students faced daily harassment but persevered.
Little Rock Nine Integration
Nine African American students enrolled at Little Rock Central High School, facing violent opposition.