The Monument to the Little Rock Nine, Civil rights monument at Arkansas State Capitol, Little Rock, United States
The Monument to the Little Rock Nine features nine bronze figures standing together on the capitol grounds, representing the African American students who attended Little Rock Central High School during desegregation. The statues stand close together, creating an image of solidarity and shared determination.
The site commemorates 1957, when federal troops were deployed to protect nine African American students entering the segregated Little Rock Central High School. This moment marked a turning point in the American civil rights movement and the federal government's role in enforcing desegregation.
Each bronze figure displays a personal quote from one of the nine students about their school experiences during integration. These words allow visitors today to hear directly from those who lived through this moment.
The monument is freely accessible on the state capitol grounds and easy to walk around, with pathways suitable for wheelchairs and all visitors. Nearby parking and public transportation connections make reaching it convenient from different parts of the city.
The nine statues face directly toward the governor's office, a deliberate placement that emphasizes the state's responsibility for these historical events. This was the first civil rights memorial installed on the grounds of a Southern state capitol.
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