Opposed to equality
Fearful of integration
Nine teenagers fought back
against America's horrible past that hindered progress
They fought with no support
no support from Central High School
no support from Little Rock
no support from governor Faubus.
They got mad, they got violent.
The teenagers kept their cool, they had to it was a worldwide affair.
America was falling behind as Europe stood horrified at what we believed.
To save our reputation
Eisenhower stepped in
With troops
This means war
War against segregation
War against injustice
War against inequality
War against each other