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Ruby Bridges is born in Tylertown, MS.
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Bridges' parents moverd form MIssissippi to Louisianna in hopes of a better life
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Ruby Bridges was chosen to take a test that determines whether or nnot she could attend an all-white school. Bridges was one od 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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Rbert 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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Ruby meets the president Obama and reviews the paintings created in her honor. In 2012 she was given an honorary degree from Tulane University.
