September 4, 1957

Nine African-American students attempted to enter Little Rock Central High School but were turned away by the Arkansas National Guard, which had been called out by Governor Orval Faubus. One of the Little Rock Nine, Elizabeth Eckford, arrived alone and was confronted by an angry mob before managing to board a city bus and get to safety.

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