Federalism is dynamic concept that affects everyday decisions on all levels. The Constitution is where the understanding of federalism begins. In Kennedy’s video of his speech on integration he states it is a “moral crisis” what is happening. While a member of the National Guard says “it is my sad duty on behalf of the President of the United States,” they had to go in to the University to escort the two African American students out. I find this very sad that this had to happen. I do not understand why people could not just accept someone for the way they were born. People cannot pick what race they are going to be before they are born. Supremacy clause is all the treaties made under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land In George Wallace’s attempt to block segregation, he stated “All men are created equal.” We are the race we are but birth, not by choice.
Two qualified African Americans had to be escorted by the National Guard out of the University of Alabama after being threated out of national court so that they would be admitted peacefully to the campus. It was brought to the news as a worldwide struggle to protect all backgrounds without getting troops involved. The National Guard thanked students for cooperating, even though most of the students did not care if the African Americans were there receiving an education as well. In conclusion, I believe that it was the right thing to do to have the National Guard as an escort because it is in Congresses power to protect the citizens of the United States. I do not believe this would happen again today, just because of the connection between African Americans and white people that has formed.
