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James Meridith was the first African American person to be admitted to the University of Mississippi. He was admitted in October of 1962. James Meridith was the first African American person to be admitted to the University of Mississippi. He was admitted in October of 1962.
The Governer of Mississippi Ross Barnett tried to stop Meredith from going to the University. He tried to get Legislature pass a law that "prohibited any person who was convicted of a state crime from admission to a state school." He was directing this at Meredith who had been convicted of false voter registration
Less than $5 is what they usually go for on eBay.CorrectionTo be properly evaluated your coin needs to be inspected in person by an expert. There are several different varieties of genuine California fractional gold coins, and far more fakes. Most genuine ones are in the $300 to $1000 range, while the fakes sell for a couple of dollars.
Californios and Native Americans were not welcome, because Americans thought any person other than themselves had no right no take gold from the land of 'free and enlighted citizens'.
The Supreme Court ruled that the University of Missouri was violating the 14th Amendment by not letting Lloyd Gaines attend the law school. The court stated that if the school provides legal training to whites then it must also provide training to any other qualified person regardless of their skin color.