It's 1962 and black student James Meredith is attempting to gain admission to the University of Mississippi against the wishes of Governor Ross Barnett. Check out this exclusive clip of The Kennedys for a sneak peek at the third episode. As Bobby tries to reason with the Governor, it becomes clear that riots are imminent as protests form outside the school, with people lynching Meredith in effigy.
- 4/19/2011
- Sky TV
Episode three of The Kennedys explores an pivotal moment in American history as in 1962 James Meredith became the first black student to be admitted to the University Of Mississippi. In this exclusive video, we get a glimpse behind the scenes as the production team recreate the events. Meredith's enrolment, publicly opposed by segregationist governor Ross Barnett, sparked riots on the Oxford campus, forcing President Kennedy to send in the National Guard, U.
- 4/15/2011
- Sky TV
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