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James Meredith graduates from the University of Mississippi
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James Meredith, under the protection of federal troops, becomes the first African-American to graduate from the University of Mississippi.
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August 9, 1963
King attends emergency planning meeting
August 16, 1963
King denies more Communist allegations
August 21, 1963
King delivers Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution at Chicago
August 27, 1963
King flies to Chicago, goes to DC for March preparation
August 28, 1963
March on Washington
August 29, 1963
King declares direct action campaign
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