When James Meredith attempted to attend the University of Mississippi as that institution's first African-American student, President Kennedy _______________________.
A. stood by while Governor Barnett ordered the university closed
B. urged Meredith to attend a northern university instead
C. prevented riots by quietly negotiating with the governor of Mississippi and university officials
D. ordered federal marshals to protect him
Answer: D
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