Mason Crestan imprint of National Highlights Inc.,
Copyright Date:
2019
Description:
144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 140-141) and index.
Contents:
Equal justice under law -- "A pretty tough guy" -- Law school arguments -- Fighting the odds -- Mr. Civil Rights -- Becoming a federal judge -- Solicitor General -- Supreme Court Justice.
Summary:
Thurgood Marshall was a lawyer, judge, and civil rights leader. While working with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) from the 1930s until the early 1960s, Marshall helped move a reluctant, segregationist nation toward racial justice by battling in court for black rights in schools, voting booths, criminal courts, public facilities, and housing. In 1967 Marshall became the first African American appointed to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. -- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.