Thurgood Marshall: A Trailblazer in Justice

Thurgood Marshall, born in 1908, was inspired to pursue law early on. He graduated from Howard University Law School and became a prominent civil rights lawyer, winning landmark cases like Brown vs Board of Education. Appointed by Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, he became the first Black Solicitor General and Supreme Court Justice. Marshall's legacy continues to influence American society, with numerous honors and recognitions reflecting his impact.

What inspired Thurgood Marshall to pursue a career in law?

• His mother's encouragement

• A book he read in high school

• His father's influence and visits to local courts

• A famous lawyer he met

Which case did Thurgood Marshall win that ended segregation in Maryland schools?

• Plessy versus Ferguson

• Dred Scott versus Sandford

• Brown versus Board of Education

• Murray versus Pearson

What was Thurgood Marshall's role in the Brown versus Board of Education case?

• He was the plaintiff

• He was the lawyer arguing the case

• He was the judge

• He was a witness

In what year was Thurgood Marshall appointed as the United States Solicitor General?

• 1971

• 1967

• 1965

• 1961

Which significant event used Thurgood Marshall's Bible?

• Barack Obama's presidential inauguration

• Clarence Thomas's Supreme Court swearing-in

• Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court swearing-in

• Kamala Harris's vice-presidential inauguration