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Editorial
September 20, 1957
Arkansas State Press
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
Editorial condemns Arkansas Gov. Orval Faubus for deploying National Guardsmen to block Black students from Little Rock High School, defying a federal court desegregation order and eroding the rule of law.
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Insurrection at Little Rock
The pious mouthings of Gov. Orval Faubus that he is upholding the constitution of Arkansas by stationing National Guardsmen around the high school in Little Rock to maintain peace fool no one. The sole objective of the governor's action is to prevent Negroes from attending the school in defiance of a federal court order that they be accepted as students.
When the governor sets himself above the law he seeks to destroy the very cornerstone of our civilization.
-Miami Daily News
The pious mouthings of Gov. Orval Faubus that he is upholding the constitution of Arkansas by stationing National Guardsmen around the high school in Little Rock to maintain peace fool no one. The sole objective of the governor's action is to prevent Negroes from attending the school in defiance of a federal court order that they be accepted as students.
When the governor sets himself above the law he seeks to destroy the very cornerstone of our civilization.
-Miami Daily News
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Little Rock
School Integration
Orval Faubus
National Guard
Federal Court Order
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Orval Faubus
National Guardsmen
Negroes
Federal Court
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Gov. Faubus For Defying Federal Court Order On School Integration
Stance / Tone
Strongly Critical Of Governor's Defiance Of Law
Key Figures
Gov. Orval Faubus
National Guardsmen
Negroes
Federal Court
Key Arguments
Governor's Claim Of Upholding Arkansas Constitution Is Insincere
Action Aims To Prevent Negroes From Attending High School
Defies Federal Court Order For Acceptance As Students
Governor Sets Himself Above The Law
Undermines Cornerstone Of Civilization