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Ruby Bridges was born on September 8,1954 she was born in Tylertown,MS
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Bridges' parents moved form Mississippi to Louisiana to live better n give her a better life
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Ruby Bridges was chosen to take a test that determines whether or not she could attend an all-white school. Bridges was one of the six children to pass the test.
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Bridges integrates William Frantz Public School. She is the first African American to attend an all-white school. She is escorted by federal marshals.
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Inspired by the Ruby Bridges' story, Norman Rockwell painted "The Problem We Must All Live With" in her honor.
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Bridges marries Malcolm Hall
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Robert Cole published a Children's Book in Ruby Bridges Honor
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Ruby Bridges and Barbara Henry are reunited for the first time after 35 years on the Oprah Winfrey Show.
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Disney produced a movie depicting Ruby Bridges imprint on society.
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Ruby Bridges publishes an autobiography of her life called "Through My Eyes".
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Ruby Bridges established The Ruby Bridges Foundation
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Ruby is honored by the US Marshals and given the titile of honorary deputy for her bravery as a child.
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The Children's Museum of Indianapolis unveiled a new exhibition documenting Bridges' life.
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In a statue of Ruby was unveiled outside the William Frantz School.
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Ruby meets the president Obama and reviews the paintings created in her honor. In 2012 she was given an honorary degree from Tulane University.
