Ruby Bridges

About Ruby Bridges

Ruby Bridges is an American activist. She is best known for being the first black child to attend an all-white school in the 20th century. She attended William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana.

Her Highlights/Legacy

In 2001, she received the Presidential Citizens Medal by Bill Clinton. She also received an Honorary Degree from Tulane University.

Her Personal Life

She is married and she has 4 children. She lives in New Orleans. She lost her home during Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Fun Facts

Barack Obama told her in 2011 at the White House: "I think it's fair to say that if it hadn't been for you guys, I might not be here".

Ruby Bridges photo gallery

Title

Ruby Bridges visited the White House to see how a painting commemorating her personal and historic milestone looks hanging on the wall outside of the Oval Office. American Artist Norman Rockwell was criticized by some when this painting first appeared in the pages of Look magazine on January 14,1964; now the iconic portrait will be on display throughout the summer of 2011 in one of the most exalted locations in the country.

Author

Executive Office staff

Source

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ruby_Bridges_and_Obama.jpg

License

Public domain

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F.A.Q. about Ruby Bridges

When is her birthday?

Ruby Bridges' birthday is on September 8, 1954.

In how many days is her birthday?

Ruby's birthday is in 143 days

How old is she?

She is 69 years old.

Where is Ruby from?

She was born in Tylertown, Mississippi, U.S..