The events in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957 were centered around the integration of African American students into Central High School. This integration was met with resistance from the state, leading to a confrontation between state and federal authorities. On September 4, 1957, the Arkansas National Guard, under the orders of Governor Orval Faubus, prevented the nine African American students, known as the "Little Rock Nine," from entering the school, leading to a clash between state and federal authorities. President Dwight D. Eisenhower eventually federalized the National Guard and sent federal troops to protect the students, allowing them to attend Central High School.
The events at Little Rock Central High School were a significant moment in the civil rights movement, showcasing the struggle for equality and the efforts to enforce African American civil rights following the landmark Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court ruling in 1954.
