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James H. Meredith, a Mississippi native of Kosciusko, stepped into history on October 1, 1962, when he opened the doors to higher education at the University of Mississippi and in the South. As a major figure in the American civil rights movement, he helped lead the way to justice and equality for all citizens.
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