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James Meredith was born
James was born and raised near Kosciusko, which is in central Mississippi. He was one of ten children of a farming family. -
Application to Universtiy of Mississippi
James Meredith's application was submitted to University of Mississippi. -
Meredith's Registration
Two years passed before Meredith's registration in October. -
Meredith Graduated
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Earned his Law Degree
He earned his degree from Columbie University -
Returned to Mississippi
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March Against Fear
This was a march to encourage blacks to register to vote