James Meredith

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James Meredith

Political Science

#78

World Rank

#124

Historical Rank

#47

USA Rank

Human Rights

#22

World Rank

#27

Historical Rank

#10

USA Rank

political-science Degrees

James Meredith

Economics

#1694

World Rank

#1942

Historical Rank

#691

USA Rank

economics Degrees

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• Political Science
• Economics

James Meredith's Degrees

• Bachelors Political Science University of Mississippi

Why Is James Meredith Influential?

According to Wikipedia, James Howard Meredith is an American civil rights activist, writer, political adviser, and United States Air Force veteran who became, in 1962, the first African-American student admitted to the racially segregated University of Mississippi after the intervention of the federal government . Inspired by President John F. Kennedy's inaugural address, Meredith decided to exercise his constitutional rights and apply to the University of Mississippi. His goal was to put pressure on the Kennedy administration to enforce civil rights for African Americans.

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• www.jamesmeredithonline.com

What Schools Are Affiliated With James Meredith?

James Meredith is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Mississippi
• Jackson State University