In 1962 James Meredith became the first black to enroll in the University of Mississippi, an achievement accomplished only with the help of marshalls acting under a federal court order. Not until the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s did changes begin, although many whites resisted it. A lot of eleven pages of historical documents, signed on the first page by “James H. Meredith” in black ink. The first page (signed by Meredith) is a photo copy of a summary of events in the case marked by President Kennedy’s “OK” and a swirling doodle at the upper right. The other photocopied pages include another summary of events on White House stationery, a typed copy of Gov. Barnett’s statement promising, I will never yield a single inch…we will never surrender…,” upon which Kennedy has written “Meredith” and “Meredith!,” a typed draft of JFK’s speech to calm the nation, and a typed analysis of pro-con comments sent to the White House by October 3, largely against the President’s actions, with Kennedy’s penciled note to “get to Bobby.” In all, 11 copied pages concerning one of the most important events in the history of civil right, written as they occurred, in excellent condition, and signed by Mr. Meredith himself! Perfect for display or study. In fine condition. R&R COA.
