James Howard Meredith

About James Howard Meredith

Birth Day: June 25, 1933
Birth Place: Kosciusko, MS

James Howard Meredith

James Howard Meredith was born on June 25, 1933 in Kosciusko, MS. Civil Rights Movement leader who became a household name when he became the first African American student admitted to the University of Mississippi.
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Popular As James Howard Meredith
Occupation Civil Rights Leader
Age 91 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born June 25, 1933 (Kosciusko, MS)
Birthday June 25
Town/City Kosciusko, MS
Nationality MS

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James Howard Meredith’s zodiac sign is Cancer. According to astrologers, the sign of Cancer belongs to the element of Water, just like Scorpio and Pisces. Guided by emotion and their heart, they could have a hard time blending into the world around them. Being ruled by the Moon, phases of the lunar cycle deepen their internal mysteries and create fleeting emotional patterns that are beyond their control. As children, they don't have enough coping and defensive mechanisms for the outer world, and have to be approached with care and understanding, for that is what they give in return.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

James Howard Meredith was born in the Year of the Rooster. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are practical, resourceful, observant, analytical, straightforward, trusting, honest, perfectionists, neat and conservative. Compatible with Ox or Snake.

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About

Civil Rights Movement leader who became a household name when he became the first African American student admitted to the University of Mississippi.

Before Fame

He attended segregated schools before making his stand against segregated education.

Trivia

He organized the March Against Fear to encourage blacks to vote.

Family Life

He was married to Mary June Wiggins Meredith, with whom he had three children; he married Judy Alsobrook Meredith after Mary died.

Associated With

He wanted to make John F. Kennedy's administration enforce civil rights for African Americans.

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