Stand in the Schoolhouse Door, Civil rights demonstration at Foster Auditorium, University of Alabama, United States
Governor George Wallace positioned himself at the entrance of Foster Auditorium to prevent two African American students from registering at the university in 1963.
Federal troops arrived at the University of Alabama under orders from President John F. Kennedy to ensure the admission of Vivian Malone Jones and James Hood.
The demonstration represented a turning point in educational desegregation, leading to increased enrollment of African American students at previously segregated institutions.
Foster Auditorium remains open for visitors who want to learn about this significant moment in the civil rights movement through exhibits and guided tours.
Television cameras captured the exact moment when General Henry Graham instructed Governor Wallace to step aside, making this event a defining media moment.
Location: Alabama
GPS coordinates: 33.20811,-87.54400
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:22
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