Jan 14, 2023Defiant Alabama Governor George Wallace Declares “Segregation Forever” at InauguralJan. 14, 1963 - With a battle cry of “segregation forever,” incoming Alabama Governor George Wallace told the nation’s leaders today that...
Jan 13, 2023Texas Senator John Tower Advocates DesegregationJan. 13, 1963 - Senator John Tower (pictured with Vice President Johnson), Republican of Texas, said today the South had not provided...
Jan 11, 2023Unruly Student Suspended at Ole MissJan. 11, 1963 - University of Mississippi officials suspended a student tonight who had been picked up by university police last night...
Jan 7, 2023James Meredith Doubts He Will Continue at Ole MissJan. 7, 1963 - James Meredith (pictured with Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy) said today he would not attend the University of...