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Little Rock 9


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
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