Thurgood Marshall's Legacy: A Journey Through His Life and Achievements

The video explores the life and achievements of Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice. It covers his early life, education, and the challenges he faced, including being rejected from the University of Maryland Law School. Marshall's legal career is highlighted, particularly his work with the NAACP and his role in the civil rights movement. The video also discusses his recognition by President Kennedy and his eventual nomination to the Supreme Court by President Johnson. Marshall's legacy as a civil rights activist and legal pioneer is emphasized.

What was Thurgood Marshall's original name at birth?

• Theodore

• Thurgood

• Thoroughgood

• Thomas

Which university did Thurgood Marshall graduate from with honors?

• Princeton University

• Harvard University

• Lincoln University

• Yale University

What organization did Thurgood Marshall work for in 1934?

• American Civil Liberties Union

• NAACP

• Southern Christian Leadership Conference

• Congress of Racial Equality

In which year was Thurgood Marshall arrested on false charges in Tennessee?

• 1944

• 1946

• 1947

• 1945

Who nominated Thurgood Marshall to the U.S. Court of Appeals?

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Harry S. Truman

• John F. Kennedy

• Richard Nixon

What was the creative strategy used by President Johnson to nominate Marshall to the Supreme Court?

• Nominating Justice Tom Clark's son as Attorney General

• Appointing Marshall as Vice President

• Appointing Marshall as Attorney General first

• Creating a new Supreme Court seat

When was Thurgood Marshall sworn in as the first African-American Supreme Court Justice?

• October 2, 1968

• October 2, 1967

• October 2, 1965

• October 2, 1966

What year did Thurgood Marshall pass away?

• 1991

• 1990

• 1993

• 1992

What was one of Thurgood Marshall's major contributions to the judicial system?

• Writing the Civil Rights Act

• Founding the NAACP

• Establishing the first African-American law school

• Becoming the first African-American Supreme Court Justice

What is Thurgood Marshall most remembered for?

• His presidency

• His military service

• His work as a civil rights activist

• His role in the Watergate scandal