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When the federal government took control: The last time troops were deployed without a state's request

In 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower deployed federal troops to Little Rock, Arkansas, to enforce the desegregation of Central High School after the state's governor, Orval Faubus, used the National Guard to block nine Black students from entering. This marked a significant moment in civil rights history as it was the first time since Reconstruction that the federal government intervened to protect the rights of Black Americans against state resistance. The deployment, which lasted for over two months, ensured the students could attend school safely amidst significant local opposition. This event underscored the federal government's authority to act without a state's request when civil rights are at stake, setting a precedent for future interventions.

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