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Roanoke School Integration
(WSLS Television, Roanoke, VA)

School Superintendent E.W. Rushton expressed his gratitude and appreciation at a press conference to the news media, city officials, teachers, and principals for their "splendid cooperation" as Roanoke integrated its schools. The clip also contains footage of young black students arriving at school.
About the film
  • Date: September 7, 1960
  • Sound: Yes
  • Duration: 01:19
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