New York Times coverage of integration crisis in Mansfield
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New York Times coverage of integration crisis in Mansfield
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Description
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An article published in the New York Times dated September 1, 1956 outlines details of the integration crisis that occurred in Mansfield Texas. Reactions to desegregation efforts varied throughout America and even within the state. Some school districts in Texas complied with the mandatory court order, while events such as the scene that transpired in Mansfield reflected a rallying cry to maintain segregation. Governor Shivers sent Texas Rangers to the scene with instructions to “arrest anyone, white or colored” in an effort to maintain peace. Although verbal assaults occurred, no individuals were arrested and the segregationists kept African American students from registering for school that year.
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The New York Times covered the integration in Mansfield in its September 1, 1956 issue.
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New York Times
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Date
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1956-09-01
