43 min
Episode 221 James Meredith and the Oxford Riot Part 5 (Final Episode of the Wander) JFK The Enduring Secret
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Episode 221 is the fifth and final episode of a mutli-part wander that is the story of James Meredith and the Oxford Riots. Meredith was the first black man admitted to the University of Mississippi. Most who are familiar with the history, recall the tense moment of his admission, but few understand the extent of the violence which encompassed the event. By the end of September 1962, Meredith's attempt at registration had become an ongoing affair. Aft...
Episode 221 is the fifth and final episode of a mutli-part wander that is the story of James Meredith and the Oxford Riots. Meredith was the first black man admitted to the University of Mississippi. Most who are familiar with the history, recall the tense moment of his admission, but few understand the extent of the violence which encompassed the event. By the end of September 1962, Meredith's attempt at registration had become an ongoing affair. Aft...
43 min