A 50th Commemorative Anniversary ceremony will be held on the front lawn of Central High on Tuesday, September 25th, with all of The Little Rock Nine in attendance. The 101st Airborne will this time be an honorary escort for the group of nine. The Arkansas National Guard, which was nationalized and took over protective duties after first being ordered by the governor to reject the students, will provide the color guard.
The Little Rock Nine: Elizabeth Eckford, Thelma Mothershed Wair, Gloria Ray Karlmark, Dr. Terrence Roberts, Melba Pattillo Beals, Ernest Green, Minnijean Brown Trickey, Jefferson Thomas and Carlotta Walls LaNier.
For information on anniversary events taking place, you can go to www.nps.gov/chsc/50th-anniversary.htm or call 501-374-1957.
The Little Rock Nine: Elizabeth Eckford, Thelma Mothershed Wair, Gloria Ray Karlmark, Dr. Terrence Roberts, Melba Pattillo Beals, Ernest Green, Minnijean Brown Trickey, Jefferson Thomas and Carlotta Walls LaNier.
For information on anniversary events taking place, you can go to www.nps.gov/chsc/50th-anniversary.htm or call 501-374-1957.
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