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| Popular As | Elizabeth Eckford |
| Occupation | Civil Rights Leader |
| Age | 83 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Born | October 4, 1941 (Little Rock, AR) |
| Birthday | October 4 |
| Town/City | Little Rock, AR |
| Nationality | AR |
Elizabeth Eckford’s zodiac sign is Libra. According to astrologers, People born under the sign of Libra are peaceful, fair, and they hate being alone. Partnership is very important for them, as their mirror and someone giving them the ability to be the mirror themselves. These individuals are fascinated by balance and symmetry, they are in a constant chase for justice and equality, realizing through life that the only thing that should be truly important to themselves in their own inner core of personality. This is someone ready to do nearly anything to avoid conflict, keeping the peace whenever possible
Elizabeth Eckford was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.
In 1957, Eckford and eight other African-American teenagers and members of the Little Rock Nine made history by entering the previously segregated Little Rock Central High School.
On her first day at Little Rock Central, she was barred from entry by the Arkansas National Guard. She subsequently attended the high school under military protection mandated by President Eisenhower; nevertheless, she suffered numerous incidents of racially-motivated violence.
She received a bachelor's degree in history from Ohio's Central State University and went on to serve in the United States Army.
She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Birdie and Oscar Eckford. Tragically, her son Erin, who suffered from mental illness, was shot and killed by police in 2003.
She and Terrence Roberts were both among the Little Rock Nine.
