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Thurgood Marshall - A Life in American History (Hardcover)
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Thurgood Marshall - A Life in American History (Hardcover)
Series: Black History Lives
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This compelling new biography introduces the reader to the constant
battles for equality faced by African Americans through a study of
the career of Thurgood Marshall, who believed in the power of the
law to change a society. As a lawyer, Thurgood Marshall played an
incredible role in ending legal segregation in the United States.
For thirty years he traveled across the country for the NAACP,
trying cases and encouraging African Americans to fight against
discrimination. His successes made him a highly respected lawyer
and individual throughout the nation. Those accomplishments led to
his appointment as the first African American Supreme Court
justice, where he continued the fight to protect the rights of all
citizens, not just the rich and powerful. Spencer R. Crew's work
follows the career of Thurgood Marshall from his youth in
Baltimore, Maryland, to his days as a Supreme Court Justice.
Thurgood Marshall's inspiring story illustrates the racism faced by
African Americans in the twentieth century long after the end of
slavery. It also shows how hard it was to make progress in blunting
its impact on their lives. In Marshall's life one sees the
importance of perseverance and an unwavering belief in the American
constitution and its principles. Provides the reader with a better
understanding of the challenges faced by African Americans in the
twentieth century Highlights the courage and determination of
Marshall in the face of constant danger as well as the courage of
the individuals who were willing to go to court in spite of the
attacks and repercussions they faced in their communities
Illustrates the importance of the Supreme Court with regard to
progress in civil rights Brings to light Marshall's importance as a
protector of human rights while serving as a Supreme Court Justice
Points out the key court cases that undermined the system of
segregation in the United States Includes archival photographs and
primary documents related to help bring Marshall's experiences to
life
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