Thurgood Marshall’s Rise: From Appeals Court to Solicitor General

Thurgood Marshall was a prominent attorney known for his dedication to civil rights. Appointed by President Kennedy to the US Court of Appeals, none of his major decisions were overturned by the Supreme Court. Later, President Johnson appointed him as the first African American Solicitor General, where he won 14 out of 19 cases before the Supreme Court. The video concludes with a review and quiz on his career.

Who appointed Thurgood Marshall to the US Court of Appeals?

• John F. Kennedy

• Jimmy Carter

• George W. Bush

• Ronald Reagan

How many of Marshall's decisions as an appeals court judge were overturned by the Supreme Court?

• 20

• 12

• 2

• 0

What position did Lyndon Johnson appoint Thurgood Marshall to in 1965?

• Special Prosecutor

• District Attorney

• Magistrate

• Solicitor General

What is the role of a Solicitor General?

• A lawyer representing the US in Supreme Court cases

• A legal advisor to the President

• A judge in the Court of Appeals

• A prosecutor in criminal cases

How many cases did Marshall win as Solicitor General before the Supreme Court?

• 16 out of 19

• 14 out of 19

• 10 out of 19

• 19 out of 19