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What Happened In 1962 When James Meredith Tried To Enroll In The University Of Mississippi?

On Sept. 30, 1962, when a deal was reached between Barnett and U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy to allow Meredith to enroll, a riot broke out on campus. A mob of angry whites confronted U.S. marshals stationed on campus to protect Meredith. What happened when James Meredith tried to attend the University of Mississippi in …

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