Going to School, 1956 by TomDart
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"All we really wanted was an education"..spoken by one of the 12 black students to integrate Clinton High School. The law said to do it. The law did not say outside agitators would not come in and riot. The law did not say that in 1958 twelve sticks of dynamite would demolish the school building.
I overexposed this image to emphasize the tensed emotion of the 12 youngsters as they walked to the school the first time in 1956. That day was peaceful. It was later the troubles began and ended.
Comments (18)
This old shots are fabulous gifts... FABULOUS my friend!
Impressionat document historique! Ils savent qu´ils sont de faire l´Histoire et exerçant leur droit, ça se voit a leurs visages et leur manière de se tenir!
This shot speaks by itself ! wonderfully done Tom ...................
Excellent image and commentary.
Beautiful stark imagery. Well done! (^_^)
A poignant and moody image ~ makes a person think and hope we can avoid repeating mistakes.
I was very young but I remember hearing the grown ups talking about this. It was a topic discussed at every cocktail party, every backyard BBQ, every bridge game. It was nearly 9 years later that the first black students came to our school - all 2 of them. Good shot.
wowww, it's a very impressiv picture and yes, I remember this time... so long time.. Excellent my friend ! Good day :)
Excellent work.
Excellent work, Tom. Those original 12 students certainly received more exposure than they wanted. I wonder if they got the education they were seeking amid all the turmoil of those times?
Great job on this Tom and such topics need to be never forgotten
Powerful work. Congrats on making LWitG!
Stunning image.
Superb Work . Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is clear on the faces of these young people that courage of convition and desire for education are racial traits. The entire human race is imbued with both.
fantastic shot...
Great treatment of a memorable time in history. Can't help but wonder where this was taken?
Tense times indeed. We as students did not cause problems, it was the ignorance and intolerance of our parents (and many "adults" without children) that caused such tension. For those of us that lived through it, 2 hour bus rides, parents cursing us, not understanding what the problem was, it sure left an indelible mark that stays with us through our entire life. Thank you for this thought provoking image.