This made him famous - argued Brown v. Board
August 30, 1967
On August 30, 1967, Thurgood Marshall becomes the first African American to be confirmed as a Supreme Court justice. He would remain on the Supreme Court for 24 years before retiring for health reasons, leaving a legacy of upholding the rights of the individual as guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
Taken from: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/august-30/thurgood-marshall-confirmed-as-supreme-court-justice
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