Grace Lorch and Elizabeth Eckford

Grace Lonegran Lorch (in checked dress) comforting Elizabeth Eckford, who is surrounded by an angry crowd at a bus stop after attempting to enter Central High School; September 4, 1957.

Angry white crowd surrounding young African-American girl sitting on bench with white woman talking to her

Courtesy of the National Archives

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Time Period

Early Twentieth Century (1901 - 1940)

Category

Education / Educational Issues and Controversies / School Segregation and Desegregation

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Event

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