Social Movements & Civil Rights

George Wallace Blocks Black Students at University

Governor of Alabama George Wallace stood defiantly at the entrance of Foster Auditorium to block the enrollment of Vivian Malone and James Hood, two Black students seeking to attend the University of Alabama. This confrontation attracted national attention, symbolizing the struggle against segregation in education. As the standoff escalated, federal intervention was necessary. Later that day, federalized National Guard troops escorted Malone and Hood in, allowing them to register for classes and marking a significant moment in the Civil Rights Movement.

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