Little Rock Document Reflection

 Micah Weinstock

IHSS

Mr. Roddy

5/5/2021

IHSS Blog


In “Statement By The Governor Of Arkansas (Page 84),” Governor Faubus explains that, “... It is my responsibility to protect the people from violence in any form.” While he says this because he is justifying his not wanting to integrate it does make a good point. When integration was to take place, there was an ever-looming threat of violence. There were protesters and harassment from all the citizens. This is demonstrated (Faubus actually not supporting integration and the violence mentioned) on page 85. That page contains a telegram from Eisenhower to Faubus pleading with Faubus to allow troops into the state due to the extreme protests. He writes, “I AM PLEADING TO YOU AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES IN THE INTEREST OF HUMANITY LAW AND ORDER AND THE BECAUSE OF DEMOCRACY WORLD.” Faubus doesn’t wish for federal troops in the state, as when they come in, he is forced to integrate the schools. Eisenhower’s attempts did not go unnoticed, though. In a letter from parents of the “Little Rock Nine,” he was told, “WE THE PARENTS OF NINE NEGRO CHILDREN ENROLLED AT LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOUR ACTION IN SAFE GUARDING THEIR RIGHTS HAVE STRENGTHENED OUR FAITH IN DEMOCRACY.” Later in the letter they discuss the famous “Every man is created equal” words and that they have never felt such a freedom or equality ever before. Overall, the situation is plain and clear. Governor Faubus was going to let tensions rise in Arkansas and never allow troops in, so that he would be able to postpone integration further and further.

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