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portada Thurgood Marshall: A Life in American History (Black History Lives)
Type
Physical Book
Year
2019
Language
English
Pages
266
Format
Hardcover
ISBN13
9781440861444

Thurgood Marshall: A Life in American History (Black History Lives)

Spencer Crew (Author) · · Hardcover

Thurgood Marshall: A Life in American History (Black History Lives) - Spencer Crew

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Synopsis "Thurgood Marshall: A Life in American History (Black History Lives)"

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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