- Introduction
- University of Mississippi
- Medgar Evers
University of Alabama- Practice
- Task
University of Alabama
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| Vivian Malone Registering. Library of Congress. Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-ppmsca-05542 This image is in the public domain. |
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| Vivian Malone registering for classes at the University of Alabama. |
In 1956, Autherine Lucy became the first African American admitted to the University of Alabama. Later, in 1963, Vivian Malone and James Hood attempted integration again. This time, Governor Wallace made his infamous “stand in the schoolhouse door” to visibly demonstrate to the nation his opposition to integration at the University. The stand, however, was only symbolic because a deal had already been reached to admit the two students.
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Did you know that for some white politicians, opposing integration was a calculated political move? Read Southern Political Opposition to Integration to see how 3 state Governors used integration defiance to their advantage.
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