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Jefferson Thomas
Civil rights activist (1942-2010) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 67
Jefferson Allison Thomas was one of the Little Rock Nine, a group of African-American students who, in 1957, were the first black students ever to attend classes at Little Rock Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Awards
About this person
In 1999, Thomas and the other students of the Little Rock Nine were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by President Bill Clinton.
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1942 to 2010 · aged 67
