In September 1957, this school was at the center of international attention when the governor ordered the National Guard to prevent nine Black students - The Little Rock Nine - from attending. President Eisenhower later federalized the National Guard and sent troops to escort the students to class. It’s now the only functioning high school in the National Park system.
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site2120 W Daisy L Gatson Bates Dr
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
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