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Constitution is Created
The Constituation is created by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and ratified on June 21, 1788 in 11 states. -
Constitution Goes Into Action
The Constitution of the United States is put into action -
The Civil War begins
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Civil War ends
Thanks to Abraham Lincon the blacks are released from slavery. but with the cost of many peoples lifes. We thank the soldiers who help gain freedom in our own country. -
Ruby Bridges is Born
Abon and Lucille Bridges give birth to Ruby Nell Bridges in Tylertown, Mississipi. -
Ruby's Family Moves to New Orleans, LA
Abon, Lucille, and Ruby Nell Brdiges move to New Orleans, Louisiana to support their growing family and to give Ruby a better education. -
Test is Taken in New Orleans Kindergarten Classes
In the late spring of 1960, all black kindergarten classes took a test to find out who would be chosen to go to all white schools. Six students were chosen, including six year old Ruby Bridges from Johnson Lockett Elementary School. -
Ruby Nell Bridges Goes to William-Frantz Elementary School
Ruby's very first day at an all white elementary school after taking a special test in the spring of the same year. Town marshals had to escort her to and from the school to keep her safe from the angry white people. -
Ruby is Featured By Norman Rockwell
Famous artist Norman Rockwell is inspired by Ruby's story and paints "The Problem We All Live With" in her honor. -
Ruby Nell Bridges marries Malcom Hall
Ruby Nell Bridges married husband Malcom Hall in New Orleans. -
Children's Book is Published in Ruby's Honor
Ruby's child phsychologist (Robert Coles) that she saw while attending William-Frantz Elementary School published a book about her years after meeting with her. -
Ruby's Brother Milton is Killed
Ruby's youngest brother Milton Bridges is shot and killed in a drug-related shooting. (Exact date is unknown, the year is 1993) -
Disney Makes a Movie About Ruby
Disney releases movie about Ruby Bridge's life as a six year old black girl in an all white children school. The movie is titled "Ruby Bridges". -
Exibit Made In Ruby's Honor
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis unvieled a new exibit featuring Ruby Bridges as one of the centerpieces along with Anne Frank and Ryan White.
