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What Are The Two Words To Describe Elizabeth Eckford
Elizabeth Ann Eckford attended Central High School. Central High School was located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Elizabeth was one of the nine African-American students who attended the 1957 integration of Central High School. Elizabeth was born October 4, 1941(Wikipedia). Elizabeth is 74 years old today.

There are two words that describe Elizabeth Eckford. The two words I chose were determined and courageous. Elizabeth is determined because she volunteered to try to integrate Central High School. She was determined to try to integrate. She stayed at Central High School, even after all the things she went through. The nine students were all treated terribly. Even when Elizabeth ended up being the only

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