Historical Events tagged with "tuscaloosa"
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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.
Continue ReadingThe Founding of the University of Alabama
The University of Alabama was established in Tuscaloosa as a public university. It aimed to provide higher education to the growing population of Alabama and was created to fulfill the educational demands of the state. Initially called the University of the State of Alabama, the institution welcomed its first students in 1831. The selection of Tuscaloosa as the site was influenced by the political and economic considerations of the time.
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