The Little Rock Nine on this historic Inauguration

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President-elect Obama has said he was inspired to climb the steps of the White House by the brave act of nine black Arkansas teenagers who made their way up the steps of Central High School in 1957 defying segregationists. Today, Obama will reach that highest of goals. Ernest Green is one of the Arkansas high school students who integrated Central High and will be a guest of honor at the inauguration this morning. He gives us his take on today.

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