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The Barber of Birmingham: Integrating the Schools

Armstrong and his son remember the historic moment when schools were no longer segregated.

08/09/2012 | Rating NR

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The Barber of Birmingham: Integrating the Schools

Clip: Season 25 Episode 7 | 3m 5s

Armstrong and his son remember the historic moment when schools were no longer segregated.

James Armstrong and his son remember the historic moment when their local school became integrated and the Armstrong boys became some of the first black students to attend.

08/09/2012 | Rating NR

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POV Short Cuts - Preview

Preview: S25 Ep7 | 30s | Premieres Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings. (30s)

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