Important people
One really important person involved in the de-segregation of schools (Little Rock 9) was Elizabeth Eckford. Elizabeth was on of the nine children chosen to integrate Central High School back in 1957. Elizabeth showed extreme bravery and courage being one of the nine black students to attend an all white school. On top of all the troubles she already faced, Elizabeth didn’t quit get the message when the children were told to travel in groups. Elizabeth had to travel to school, on the first day, followed by angry mobs. Elizabeth is an important figure when talking about Civil Rights and de-segregation of schools because of her tremendous bravery and courage. Elizabeth never gave up and in the end prevailed and graduated Central High school.
..
The second very important person involved in de-segregation of schools (Little Rock 9) was someone who wasn’t exactly famous for doing good, but someone who was famous for doing something that people today think is wrong. Governor Orval Faubus stood in the door way of Central High school to prevent the 9 black students from entering the school. He was blocking the door way of only eight of the nine while Elizabeth Eckford (see first important person) was at the other entrance to the school trying to enter.
...
The last really important person involved in Civil Rights and de-segregation of schools (Little Rock 9) was President Dwight D. Eisenhower. President Eisenhower encouraged and forced segregation in Little Rock Arkansas. This 34th president did a lot for Civil Rights in office as president but people know him mostly for his leadership in the event in Little Rock at Central High. He sent troops to escort the children to and from school and showed that he actually cared about the students.