Desegregation Protest at Capitol

Large crowd gathered at the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock (Pulaski County) protesting the integration of Central High School; August 20, 1959.

Large crowd of white people listening to talk with some holding signs saying "Stop the Race Mixing"

Courtesy of the Library of Congress

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