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Little Rock Crisis
Conflict in 1957 when governor Orval Faubus sent the Arkansas National Guard to prevent the racial integration of Little Rock's Central High School. After a crucial delay, President Eisenhower federalized the National Guard troops and sent in 1000 paratroopers to foster the school's integration.
- Part of Speech: proper noun
- Industry/Domain: History
- Category: American history
- Company: University of Houston
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