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James H. Meredith was an American civil rights activist best known for his role in desegregating the University of Mississippi in 1962. His courageous stance against racial discrimination marked a significant moment in the American civil rights movement. Meredith's efforts to achieve equal educational opportunities and his ongoing advocacy for civil rights have made him a prominent figure in the fight for racial equality and justice.
"Nothing could be more insulting to me than the concept of civil rights. It means perpetual second-class citizenship for me and my kind."
"I considered myself engaged in a war from Day One. And my objective was to force the federal government - the Kennedy administration at that time - into a position where they would have to use the United States military force to enforce my rights as a citizen."
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