Racial segregation ends at University of Alabama

Governor George Wallace attempts to block the integration of the University of Alabama by standing in the doorway to prevent two African American students from registering. Federal officers, armed with a proclamation from President Kennedy, urge him to step aside. After a lull, the Alabama National Guard is federalized, and Brigadier General Henry Graham orders Wallace to step aside. Wallace complies but vows to continue his fight. James Hood and Vivian Malone successfully register as students, marking a significant moment in the civil rights movement.

What was Governor George Wallace's stance regarding the integration of the University of Alabama?

• He was unaware of the integration efforts.

• He opposed the integration.

• He was indifferent to the integration.

• He supported the integration.

What action did President Kennedy take in response to Governor Wallace's defiance?

• He sent a letter to the governor.

• He visited the university himself.

• He federalized the Alabama National Guard.

• He ignored the situation.

Who was the military officer that asked Governor Wallace to step aside?

• Colonel Robert E. Lee

• General Douglas MacArthur

• Brigadier General Henry Graham

• Major General George Patton

Who were the first African American students to register at the University of Alabama?

• Thurgood Marshall and Medgar Evers

• Malcolm X and Angela Davis

• James Hood and Vivian Malone

• Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr.

What was the age of the students who registered at the University of Alabama?

• 21 years old

• 18 years old

• 19 years old

• 20 years old