Response from President Dwight D. Eisenhower to Telegram from Parents of the Little Rock Nine, October 4, 1957

RECEIVED OCT-51957 GENTRAL ETLES October 4, 1957 PERSONAL Dear Mr. Brown: I deeply appreciate your September thirtieth telegram, signed also by other parents. The supreme law of our land has been clearly defined by the Supreme Court. To support and defend the Constitution of the United States is my solemn oath as your President -- a pledge which imposes upon me the responsibility to see that the laws of our country are faithfully executed. I shall continue to discharge that responsibility in the interest of all Americans today, as well as to preserve our free institutions of government for the sake of Americans yet unborn. I believe that America's heart goes out to you and your children in your present ordeal. In the course of our country's progress toward equality of opportunity, you have shown dignity and courage in circumstances which would daunt citizens of lesser faith. With best wishes to you, Sincerely, (sgd) DWIGHT D, EISENHOWER X Mr. W. B. Brown 1117 Ringo Street Little Rock Arkansas PERSONAL (Sent to Mr. David H. Stephens, Chief Postal Inspector, Room 3426, Post Office Dept., for delivery)