I am glad to know Arkansas is the state of Senator J. William Fulbright, the founder of the Fulbright exchange Program. Each Fulbright meeting makes me feel so proud to be a part of this exchange program.
But the host city Little Rock has a significant importance.
As I belong to Central School System( Kendriya Vidyalayas) in India I would love to bring forth the history of a Central High School of Little Rock, USA
In September 1957 Little Rock's Central High School became a crucial battle ground in the struggle for civil rights. The nation sat transfixed as nine black students attempted to enter the previously white school. While a hostile crowd watched, Arkansas National Guard troops blocked their entrance. 3 weeks later, after negotiations between Arkansas Governor Orval E. Fabulous and president Dwight D.Eisenhower failed to resolve the stalemate. Eisenhower called the Army's 101st Airborne Division to escort and protect the 9 students entering the school.
The conflict was only beginning. lot has happened, the proceedings include Supreme courts intervention. Little Rock came to symbolize the federal government's commitment to eliminating separate system of education for blacks and whites.
I had a great opportunity to visit the School and Visitor Center and in fact I observed two Math classes in the School. In the following photo I am next to the one of the statues of those 9 great black students.
Watch the video to see what has happened that day.
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