Little Rock Central High School where in 1957, the Governor of Arkansas called out the National Guard to keep order among floating rumors of planned violence during desegration,and to block the entry of 9 African American students to the School. Mobs followed, spat on, and threatened violence to the students.A court ordered the National Guard withdrawn riots ensued and an angry crowd beat both black and white journalists who were between the angry mob and the students. Two days later 1,200 soldiers were sent in to escort the students to class.
The Capitol Building is quite impressive.The Portrait you can just make out on the right is of the young Bill Clinton.
A nice walking trail by the River had a nice sculpture garden.
Next stop Hot Springs National Park the US's 18th National Park
We hiked up a trail to the observation tower.
Bathhouse Row
The water averages 143 degrees and is over 4.000 years old when it emerges from the hot springs. The park collects 700,00 gallons a day for use in the public drinking foundtains and bathhouses. Most of the 47 springs have been covered with boxes to prevent contamination. There are several thermal fountains where you can fill jugs of water to take.
Oklahoma! Where the wind comes sweeping down the plain . . .
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