Second Telephone Conversation Between President Kennedy and Governor Barnett

James Meredith attempted to register at the all-white University of Mississippi, known as “Ole Miss,” in January, 1961. Meredith, an African American, had the support of the federal government, which insisted that Mississippi honor the rights of all its citizens, regardless of race. Learn more through letters, recorded telephone conversations, and images at Integrating Ole Miss from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.