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What agreement did president john F. Kennedy reach with the state authorities to protect freedom riders in Mississippi?
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If state troopers protected freedom riders, federal authorities would not interfere with local arrests.
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∙ 6y ago
President John F. Kennedy reached an agreement with Mississippi's state authorities in 1961 to ensure the protection of Freedom Riders, who were civil rights activists challenging segregated bus terminals. This agreement, known as the "Mississippi Accord," required state officials to enforce the law and provide police protection for the Freedom Riders, preventing violent attacks and ensuring their safety during their protests in Mississippi.
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