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James graduated from Ole Miss in 1963 and went on to further his education in political science at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria. He then came back to the United States in 1965 to attend Columbia University on scholarship and graduate in 1968 with an L.L.B. (Law degree).
US Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy called in 500 U.S. Marshalls to take control of the rioting. John F. Kennedy sent U.S. Army police and U.S. Border Control as well as the Mississippi National Guard. Two people were killed, one third of the 500 U.S. Marshalls were injured, and 40 men from the National Guard were wounded.
What made him choose Ole Miss?
James was motivated by John F. Kennedy's inaugural address. He wanted to pressure the Kennedy administration to enforce civil rights for African Americans.
James Howard Meredith
The March Against Fear was a 220 mile march against racism from Memphis, Tennessee to Jackson, Mississippi. James was trying to show that it was okay to be a registered voter as an African American and to not fear the voting booth.
During his march he was shot by Aubrey James Norvell. After the shooting many other civil right activists came to the rescue and continued the march in Meredith's name. Meredith made it back in time to finish the march. Over 4,000 Black Mississippians registered to vote.
James Meredith was a 29 year old man who after high school joined the Air Force. After serving for nine years, he went to Jackson State University for two years.