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What president sent troops to help integrate Ole Miss?
President John F. Kennedy sent 127 deputy U.S. Marshals to enforce the federal law that allowed James Meridith to become the first black to legally attend the University of Mississippi.
Where was John F Kennedy buried?
John F. Kennedy is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Where is John F. Kennedy interred?
John F. Kennedy was interred at the Arlington National Cemetery.
Where John F. Kennedy got married and to who?
Caroline Kennedy
Who was the President of US during Cuban Missile Crisis?
John F. Kennedy was the President in October, 1962 when the Russian ships carrying missiles turned by upon meeting the US blockage of Cuba.
Did John F Kennedy send troops into Vietnam?
Yes
Why did john F.Kennedy send troops to Mississippi?
Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy sends U.S. marshals to escort James Meredith who is registering as the first African American student at the University of Mississippi. A night of riots and violence at the campus follows, and Kennedy sends Federal troops to the University. This took place in 1962.
Did john f Kennedy supported sending American troops?
no
How do you refer to John F. Kennedy?
You can refer to John F. Kennedy as JFK or by his full name, John F. Kennedy.
How would you compare the Vietnam policies of presidents Dwight and john f Kennedy?
Eisenhower believed in sending troops, Kennedy did not.
What president laid the ground work to pull troops out of Vietnam?
John F. Kennedy
How would you compare the Vietnam policies of president Dwight Eisenhower and John f Kennedy?
Eisenhower believed in sending troops, Kennedy did not.
How would you compare Vietnam policies of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy?
Eisenhower believed in sending troops, Kennedy did not.
Who won he Kennedy Nixon electon?
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Why did John F Kennedy send 16000 troops to the University of Mississippi?
He didn't. He sent about 2500 troops, members of the National Guard, who were called in to keep the peace during a volatile time in history. It was 1962, and James Meredith was trying to become the first black student ever to attend the previously all white University of Mississippi. Rioting had broken out, as angry white students and adults tried to prevent Meredith from registering or attending. As the situation turned more violent, Kennedy first sent in about 500 members of federal law enforcement (deputies and marshals) and then called in members of the National Guard to prevent the violence from getting even worse.
What was the main point of President John F Kennedy's speech regarding the riots that occured when James Meredith enrolled at the University of Mississippi?
He sent army troops to restore order and to protect Meredith.
What president sent troops to help integrate Ole Miss?
President John F. Kennedy sent 127 deputy U.S. Marshals to enforce the federal law that allowed James Meridith to become the first black to legally attend the University of Mississippi.
