Description
During this press conference a number of reporters ask about school segregation, particularly for Texas, due to the recent conflict that took place in Texarkana. President Eisenhower maintains a "middle of the road" approach as these questions are being asked. Eisenhower. This demonstrates Eisenhower attitude towards segregation, and how he reacted to questions on the subject of segregation.
Source
Press Conference on segregation and civil rights pg. 6-14, September 11, 1956, Eisenhower, Dwight D.: Papers as President of the United States, 1953-61 (Ann Whitman File), Press Conference Series, Box 5, Press Conference 9/11/56, Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Abilene, Kansas.