History of the United States II / Unit 14 USH2 1959 short lesson, about 20 seconds
James Meredith
Captions available
The idea
In September nineteen sixty-two a federal court ordered the University of Mississippi to admit James Meredith, a nine-year Air Force veteran, Digital History records.
In practice
Meredith entering the university escorted by federal marshals as riots broke out on campus.
Where people slip
The anchor says Meredith had been encouraged by Kennedy's speeches.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
Unlocks
Something wrong in this lesson? Flag it · Sources for History of the United States II