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Their enrollment was a result of the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education, which ordered the desegregation of schools across the nation. Despite facing intense racial segregation and hostility from the white community, the nine students bravely entered Central High School. They were initially prevented from entering by the Arkansas National Guard, but were eventually allowed in under the protection of federal troops. Their presence at Central High School was a significant event in the civil rights movement, highlighting the struggle for racial equality and the ongoing battle against segregation. The Little Rock Nine faced numerous challenges, including verbal and physical abuse, but their courage and determination eventually led to the integration of schools in Little Rock and inspired further desegregation efforts across the country. The Little Rock Nine have become symbolized as icons of the civil rights movement and their story continues to be celebrated as a significant milestone in the fight for equality.