Episode 219 is the third 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. After his initial rejection , he filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming racial discrimination and the suit prevailed and it set the stage for a massive showdown as the beginning of the fall school semester came upon the university. The story had beginnings reminiscent of the Little Rock 7 entering Little Rock High School and the intervention by the armed forces in that integration case. Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett would adopt the Doctrine of Interposition and assert that the state of Mississippi had the right to defy a federal court order and declare a federal law null and void. He would instruct all state employees and officers including law enforcement to resist the admittance of James Meredith to Ole Miss. The situation would escalate and become the largest invocation of the Insurrection Act of 1806, Over 31,000 national guardsman, federal marshals, other law enforcement officers and members of the military would be activated for the event. The degree of domestic disturbance and the related violence and extensive involvement of the military would be taken to a new level. A level not seen in prior civil rights disturbances, and a level that would set the stage for intense retribution from the radical right. This wander into the depth of violence and hate is done to demonstrate that which was present in the form of danger to all who opposed the civil rights movement and especially leaders such as John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and
members of the civil rights movement including Martin Luther King.
Even as early as 1964, rumors and serious concerns over the lone gunman theory and the evidence that might contravene it, were becoming a major concern for the government and the commission. Conspiracy theories were contrary to the government's stated narrative from the very beginning. This real-life story is more fascinating than fiction. No matter whether you are a serious researcher or a casual student, you will enjoy the fact filled narrative and story as we relive one of the most shocking moments in American History. An event that changed the nation and changed the world forever.
Episode 225 A Deeper Look at the Radical Right Wing Groups and Characters of the Early 60's Part 4 Wesley Swift In His Own Words
A Conversation with Jefferson Morley, Jeff Crudele, Paul Bleau, and Jonathan Cairns is now live on our JFK The Enduring Secret You Tube Channel
Episode 224 A Deeper Look at the Radical Right Wing Groups and Characters of the Early 60's Part 3 Wesley Swift and the Christian Identify Movement
Episode 223 A Deeper Look at the Radical Right Wing Groups and Characters of the Early 60's Part 2 National States Rights Party
The Mysterious Death of Michael Groves. A Follow On Episode Featuring An Interview With the Family of Michael Groves. Now Live On Our You Tube Channel
Episode 222 A Deeper Look at the Radical Right Wing Groups and Characters of the Early 60's Part 1
Mysteries of Military Intelligence in Dealey Plaza Part 1 Is Now Live At Our You Tube Channel! A Discussion with Researcher Steve Osborn Who Testified Before the ARRB About His Mystery Witness
Episode 221 James Meredith and the Oxford Riot Part 5 (Final Episode of the Wander)
Episode 220 James Meredith and the Oxford Riot Part 4
Episode 218 James Meredith and the Oxford Riot Part 2
Episode 217 James Meredith And The Oxford Riot Part 1
Mysteries at Bethesda Is Now Live At Our You Tube Channel! A Live Discussion With Famed JFK Author and Researcher William Matson Law and Rick Russo
Episode 216 Joseph Milteer And The Radical Right Wing of America The Civil Rights Movement Part 3 The Freedom Rides and More
Episode 215 Joseph Milteer and The Radical Right Wing of America The Civil Rights Movement Part 2 The Greensboro Sit In
Episode 214 Joseph Milteer and The Radical Right Wing of America The Civil Rights Movement Part 1 A Chronology through 1959
Episode 213 A Second Wander of the Weekend The Audio From You Tube Interview of the Authors of Chokeholds
Episode 212 A Wander Back to Bethesda and the Autopsy and A Big Reveal By Rick Russo
Episode 211 Joseph Milteer and The Radical Right Wing of America Part 2 Don Adams in Quitman
Episode 210 Joseph Milteer and the Radical Right Wing of America Part 1 A Brief Introduction to Joseph Milteer
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