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James Howard Meredith
James Howard Meredith is the first African American student to be admitted to the University of Mississippi, being racist. He was also a figure in the US civil rights movement, writer, political advisor, and veteran of the Air Force. That was in 1962, Meredith became the first African-American student to be admitted to the University of Mississippi in isolation after federal government intervention, an event that was a pivotal point in the civilian movement. permission. Inspired by President John F. In Kennedy's inaugural address, Meredith decided to exercise her constitutional rights and apply to the University of Mississippi. Its purpose was to pressure the Kennedy administration to uphold African American civil rights. In 1966, Meredith planned a 220-mile lone fear-fighting operation from Memphis, Tennessee, to Jackson, Mississippi; he wanted to highlight the existence of racism in the South and encourage voters to register after the 1965 Voting Rights Act was passed
BornJune 25, 1933, Kosciusko, Mississippi
EducationUniversity of Mississippi, Columbia Law School, LL.B.
Known forFirst black student at the University of Mississippi
Children4

About James Howard Meredith

Civil Rights Leader James Howard Meredith was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, United States on June 25, 1933. He's 90 years old today.

Leader of the Civil Rights Movement who made history as the first African American student admitted to the University of Mississippi.

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James Howard Meredith before becoming famous

James Howard Meredith was born in the Zodiac sign Cancer (The Crab), and 1933 is also the year of Rooster (雞) in the Chinese Zodiac.

Before taking a stand against segregated education, he attended segregated schools.

Achievement of James Howard Meredith

To encourage black people to vote, he organized the March Against Fear.

James Howard Meredith's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was married to Mary June Wiggins Meredith and had three children with her; after Mary died, he married Judy Alsobrook Meredith.

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James Howard Meredith Collabed with

He wanted US President John F. Kennedy's government to enforce African-American civil rights.

James Howard Meredith Income & Net worth

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Latest information about James Howard Meredith updated on March 14 2023.