Read the following excerpt from Jackie Robinson's letter to President Eisenhower.
As the chief executive of our nation, I respectfully suggest that you unwittingly crush the spirit of freedom in
Negroes by constantly urging forbearance and give
hope to those pro-segregation leaders like Governor Faubus
who would take from us even those freedoms we now enjoy
. Your own experience with Governor Faubus is
proof enough that forbearance and not eventual
integration is the goal the pro-segregation leaders seek.
To which specific historic event is Jackie Robinson referring to in the letter?
O President Eisenhower's argument over civil rights with Arkansas Governor Faubus at the Summit Meeting of Negro
Leaders the day before this letter was written
O the riots of Harlem, which broke out in response to African Americans' frustration at job discrimination, police brutality.
poor treatment by the armed forces, and lack of access to economic
opportunities
O Governor Faubus's calling of the Arkansas National Guard to prevent nine African American students from entering
Little Rock Central High School, despite the US Supreme
Court's ruling against segregation
O the rumored fatal shooting in August 1943 of

In Jackie Robinson's letter to President Eisenhower, he is specifically referring to Governor Faubus's calling of the Arkansas National Guard to prevent nine African American students from entering Little Rock Central High School, despite the US Supreme Court's ruling against segregation. This event marked a significant moment in the civil rights movement as it showcased the resistance to desegregation efforts and highlighted the challenges faced by African American students seeking equal access to education.

Robinson's mention of Governor Faubus and the actions taken to block the students from entering the school underscores the theme of segregation and the struggle for civil rights. By highlighting this historic event, Robinson is urging President Eisenhower to take action and not just advocate for forbearance, as it only emboldens pro-segregation leaders like Faubus who aim to maintain discriminatory practices.

This reference to the Little Rock Central High School incident serves as a poignant example of the ongoing fight for equality and justice during that time period. Robinson's letter underscores the importance of addressing segregation and systemic discrimination head-on rather than passively advocating for patience and forbearance in the face of injustice.