How did Ernest Vandiver Jr., the governor of Georgia in 1959, respond to the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education?

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Gordo

24 February, 11:53

How did Ernest Vandiver Jr., the governor of Georgia in 1959, respond to the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education?

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Boston Allen · Answer 1

He resisted the court's decision and closed down non-integrated public schools.

Dereon · Answer 2

Vandiver had promised to carry out the legislature's mandate if desegregation occurred in the state's school during his campaign for the gubernatorial position. Following the Supreme Court decision, he c reated the Sibley Commission, headed by Atlanta banker and civic leader John A. Sibley, to hold hearings and gather the opinion of the public on the issue.