University of Alabama desegregated

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  • Lucas Paul Richert (University of London)

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On 11 June, the University of Alabama was desegregated after Governor George Wallace stepped aside when confronted by federally deployed National Guard Troops.

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Richert, Lucas Paul. "University of Alabama desegregated". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2008
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