New York Times 1956-09-08
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New York Times 1956-09-08
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Description
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Allan Shivers say calling the Texas Rangers to Mansfield High School, in Mansfield, Texas was the "right thing to do". Although the African American teenagers were denied admission into Mansfield High School, Shivers states that "peace was restored to the community". At President Eisenhower's news conference, he was asked if Shivers actions would be considered in defiance against the Supreme Court.
This demonstrates Shivers actions taken at Mansfield, and Eisenhower's stance on the Supreme Court decision, pertaining to segregation,
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Newspaper articles
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"Call For Rangers Right, Shivers Says." New York Times (New York City, U.S.A.), Sept. 8, 1956.
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New York Times
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1956-09-08
