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The attorney general would call at 5 oclock in the evening and say: Tomorrow morning we are going to try to integrate th
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"The attorney general would call at 5 o'clock in the evening and say: 'Tomorrow morning we are going to try to integrate the University of Mississippi. Get us a memo on what we're likely to do, and what we can do if the governor sends the National Guard there.'"

- Harold H. Greene

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This quote by Harold H. Greene is describing the chief law officer's strategy to integrate the University of Mississippi. The chief law officer was asking Greene to supply a memo outlining what could be done if the governor sent the National Guard to the university. This quote highlights the significance of the chief law officer's plan to integrate the university and the requirement to be gotten ready for any potential resistance from the guv. It also shows the attorney general of the United States's dedication to the reason for civil liberties and the need to be proactive in order to ensure the success of the combination. The quote likewise serves as a suggestion of the value of being prepared for any potential challenges that might arise in the pursuit of civil rights.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Harold H. Greene between February 6, 1923 and January 29, 2000. He/she was a famous Judge from USA. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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