Quote by Harold H. Greene
The attorney general would call at 5 o'clock in the evening and say: 'Tomorrow morning we are going to try to integrate the University of Mississippi. Get us a memo on what we're likely to do, and what we can do if the governor sends the National Guard there.'
Summary
This quote highlights the chaotic and urgent nature of desegregation efforts during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. It suggests the attorney general's proactive approach in tackling integration issues by seeking legal solutions and preparing for potential conflicts with state authorities like the governor. The quote exemplifies the struggle between segregationalist state governments and federal forces striving to uphold civil rights and equality through legal means.
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