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Ruby Bridges

By jaylen fuller

  • Date Of Birth

    Date Of Birth
    Ruby Bridges was born on September 8,1954 she was born in Tylertown,MS

  • Move

    Move
    Bridges' parents moved form Mississippi to Louisiana to live better n give her a better life

  • The Test

    The Test
    Ruby Bridges was chosen to take a test that determines whether or not she could attend an all-white school. Bridges was one of the six children to pass the test.

  • Integration

    Integration
    Bridges integrates William Frantz Public School. She is the first African American to attend an all-white school. She is escorted by federal marshals.

  • A Painting

    A Painting
    Inspired by the Ruby Bridges' story, Norman Rockwell painted "The Problem We Must All Live With" in her honor.

  • Marriage

    Marriage
    Bridges marries Malcolm Hall

  • Children's Book

    Children's Book
    Robert Cole published a Children's Book in Ruby Bridges Honor

  • Reunited

    Reunited
    Ruby Bridges and Barbara Henry are reunited for the first time after 35 years on the Oprah Winfrey Show.

  • Disney

    Disney
    Disney produced a movie depicting Ruby Bridges imprint on society.

  • Biography

    Biography
    Ruby Bridges publishes an autobiography of her life called "Through My Eyes".

  • Foundation

    Foundation
    Ruby Bridges established The Ruby Bridges Foundation

  • Honorary Deputy

    Honorary Deputy
    Ruby is honored by the US Marshals and given the titile of honorary deputy for her bravery as a child.

  • Children's Museum

    Children's Museum
    The Children's Museum of Indianapolis unveiled a new exhibition documenting Bridges' life.

  • Fun Facts

    In a statue of Ruby was unveiled outside the William Frantz School.

  • Honor

    Honor
    Ruby meets the president Obama and reviews the paintings created in her honor. In 2012 she was given an honorary degree from Tulane University.