Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for September 14, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Historical Arkansas events and birthdays occurring on September 14. ChatGPH has collected this data.
1957 — Eisenhower & Faubus meet about Little Rock Central High. Congressman Brooks Hays arranged a meeting between Gov. Orval Faubus and President Dwight D. Eisenhower at the president’s Newport, R.I., residence on September 14, 1957; they failed to reach agreement, and the crisis continued.
1863 — Federal troops move to secure Pine Bluff (Jefferson County). Four days after the fall of Little Rock, the Fifth Kansas Battalion was dispatched on September 14, 1863 to restore order in Pine Bluff; Union control held through the war…