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New Children’s Book by Black Woman Who Integrated Southern School

On November 14, 1960, Ms. Bridges — carrying a plaid book satchel and wearing a white sweater — was escorted to school by four federal marshals. 

U.S. Deputy Marshals escort 6-year-old Ruby Bridges from William Frantz Elementary School at New Orleans on November 14, 1960.
U.S. Deputy Marshals escort 6-year-old Ruby Bridges from William Frantz Elementary School at New Orleans on November 14, 1960. AP/file