Orval Faubus

1910 – 1994

Orval Faubus was the Governor of Arkansas from 1955 to 1967, who gained national attention for his staunch opposition to desegregation during the Little Rock Nine crisis in 1957. His refusal to allow nine African American students to enter Central High School showcased the intense struggle over civil rights and the fight against institutional racism in the United States. Faubus's actions became a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, symbolizing the broader resistance against racial equality in education.