Battle for Ole Miss

Who?
James Meredith was a black college
student who made several attempts
to enrol into Ole Miss, only to be
rebuffed. Eventually he managed to
enrol with the help of JFK, which
eventually led to the battle in
question. He was the first black
person to ever be admitted into the
university.

Who?
Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett
was a strong proponent of
segregation and had a great deal of
influence in his position. His stance
towards integration especially in
schooling can be seen in the quote,
I am your governor. I shall do
everything in my power to prevent
integration in our schools.

Who?
President John F. Kennedy was a
great supporter of Merediths
enrolment and issued a proclamation
all persons engaged in the
obstruction of the laws and the
orders of the courts to "cease and
desist therefrom and to disperse and
retire peaceably forthwith"

Where
University of Mississippi

When
1962

What
Pre-happening

What
Actual Event

What?
Aftermath

How

Why