Sept. 23 marked a turning point in Little Rock integration

The date in Arkansas history

Sept. 23 is identified as a turning point in the Little Rock integration crisis. The crisis centered on the integration of Little Rock’s public schools and became a major event in Arkansas history.

Why the date matters

The date is remembered because events surrounding the Little Rock schools changed the course of the crisis. It stands as an important point in the state’s history of public-school integration.

Historical context

The Little Rock integration crisis was a conflict over the implementation of school integration in Little Rock. Its significance extended beyond the city, making it one of the defining events in Arkansas’s history.

A full account of the turning point requires the specific actions, officials and records connected to Sept. 23. Those details are not included here, so this brief does not add them.