When James Meredith attempted to attend the University of Mississippi as that institution's first African American student, President Kennedy
A) stood by helplessly while Governor Barnett ordered the university closed.
B) urged Meredith to attend a northern university instead.
C) prevented riots by quietly negotiating with the governor of Mississippi and university officials.
D) ordered federal marshals to protect him.

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President Kennedy ordered federal marshals to protect James Meredith and enforce the court order allowing him to attend the University of Mississippi, despite resistance from the governor and white segregationist protestors. This led to violent confrontations, but ultimately Meredith was able to enroll and integrate the university.

When James Meredith Attempted to Attend the University of Mississippi