How did President Eisenhower react to the Brown decision?
A) He supported it, and used his resources to desegregate the schools.
B) He fought the decision at every turn and never assisted blacks in any way.
C) He did not accept the ruling completely and refused to back it entirely.
D) Eisenhower was unable to enforce Brown because he was so unpopular in office.

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While Eisenhower did publicly support the Brown decision, he was also cautious about it and did not fully implement it. He believed in gradual desegregation and did not use all of his resources to enforce it. He also famously stated that he could not "send troops into the South to enforce a court order," which showed his reluctance to fully back the decision.

How Did President Eisenhower React to the Brown Decision