Arkansas, known for its Southern Interior Highlands, including the Ozarks and the Ouachita mountains, hosts an abundance of flourishing cities, with one of the most populous being Little Rock. Besides being the capital and one of the most visited cities in Arkansas, Little Rock is known for many of its attractions, food, and most importantly it’s historical events. Little Rock was established in November of 1851 and derived its name from a rock formation along the “La Petite Roche” river. It is also the county seat of Pulaski County, which may contribute to the reason why this thriving city is so populous. Little Rock has various centers throughout the area that range from cultural, economic, government, and even transportation. Several cultural
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Board of Education of Topeka. Many residents and leaders in the community were outraged at this act of courageous and many spoke out viciously and many more protested. With complete chaos and panicked reactions to the courts decisions, they soon mandated that all public schools in the United States be integrated with “deliberate speed”. Along with many of the civilians, Governor Oval Faubus of Arkansas rejected the idea of integrating public schools and would do anything in his power to prevent it. On September 4, 1957 when the first day of classes were scheduled to start, Governor Faubus summoned the National Guard to serve as a barricade on the front steps of the school to prevent the “Little Rock Nine” from entering. Once reported nationally across the news, he later released a statement saying that it was for the protection of the citizens and most importantly the students. He wanted to keep it nice and peaceful and segregation does the trick. Although this was very disappointing to the “Little Rock Nine” it did not deter them from there motif to become a vital part in the segregation of schools. Many more people would soon stand behind them. After a couple weeks of catastrophes and noncompliance, the police soon took over but also faced complications when crowds of white students and civilians became a threat to the black students. Soon after President Dwight D. Eisenhower then ordered the 101st Airborne Division to take over command of the National Guard and collaborate together for the security of the
Board of Education of Topeka. Many residents and leaders in the community were outraged at this act of courageous and many spoke out viciously and many more protested. With complete chaos and panicked reactions to the courts decisions, they soon mandated that all public schools in the United States be integrated with “deliberate speed”. Along with many of the civilians, Governor Oval Faubus of Arkansas rejected the idea of integrating public schools and would do anything in his power to prevent it. On September 4, 1957 when the first day of classes were scheduled to start, Governor Faubus summoned the National Guard to serve as a barricade on the front steps of the school to prevent the “Little Rock Nine” from entering. Once reported nationally across the news, he later released a statement saying that it was for the protection of the citizens and most importantly the students. He wanted to keep it nice and peaceful and segregation does the trick. Although this was very disappointing to the “Little Rock Nine” it did not deter them from there motif to become a vital part in the segregation of schools. Many more people would soon stand behind them. After a couple weeks of catastrophes and noncompliance, the police soon took over but also faced complications when crowds of white students and civilians became a threat to the black students. Soon after President Dwight D. Eisenhower then ordered the 101st Airborne Division to take over command of the National Guard and collaborate together for the security of the