half a century ago today, a major moment in the fight for civil rights. on this day in 1957, arkansas segregationist governor called in the national guard to stop nine black students from entering little rock high school. he was defying the supreme court of the united states which had issued the brown versus board of education decision striking down separate but equal doctrine in american schools. it wasn't until later that september when president eisenhower sent in federal troops that nine teenagers were able to attend the school. the little rock nine as they came to be called changed the course of this country's history forever. that's what progress looks like. people fighting for what's right with the courage of their convictions. at the march on washington 50 years ago, americans join hands