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James Meredith, still a loner, still on a mission, 50 years later

By Joe Atkins

October 1, 2012 - Today marks 50 years since James Meredith became the first black person to enter the University of Mississippi, sparking a riot that some have called "the last battle of the Civil War." Now 80, he has continued to baffle admirers and detractors throughout his life.

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James Meredith, still a loner, still on a mission, 50 years later

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