e National Guard as ordered by Governor Faubus.The students remained away from Central High for several days, until September 20, when judge Ronald Davies granted NAACP lawyers Thurgood Marshall and Wiley Branton an injunction that prevented Governor Faubus from using the National Guard to prevent the nine students from entering Central High. Faubus agreed to accept the injunction; however, he pleaded with the “Little Rock Nine” to remain away from Central High until there was no longer threats of violence. On Monday, September 23, the nine black students set off for Central High School. A mob of white supremacists had gathered in hopes to prevent the event. They eventually became so enraged that small riots began in front of the school. Many reporters were beaten who had come to cover the event. In the midst of the confusion, the students crept in through the side entrance. When the mob heard the news that the students had managed to enter the school, they went crazy. Meanwhile, things were not much better inside the school. The black students were tortured by white students, who spat on them, tripped them, and yelled insults. By 11:30, the police felt they could no longer control the violence. The “Little Rock Nine” were rushed out of the school by the rear entrance to avoid further violence.The situation was getting out of control and hopes began to fade in the hearts of the courageous nine students seeking an equal education. Fortunately, they refused to give up on their goals and they received well-deserved and needed remedy when Preident Eisenhower sent the 101st Air Division of the United States Guard to ensure that the black students could complete a full day of school. The 101st Air Division patrolled the school, while each student also received a personal guard to escort him or herself to classes. Still, the students were subjects of unspeakable hatred. White students tormented the black...
