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September 25, 1957

Little Rock Nine Integrate Central High School

Nine Black students integrated Little Rock Central High School under federal military escort.

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September 25, 1957

Little Rock Nine Enter Central High

The Little Rock Nine entered Central High School under the protection of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division.

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September 25, 1957

Little Rock Nine Enroll

Nine Black students enrolled at Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, under the protection of federal troops.

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