Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshall was a great African American Civil Rights activist who changed a lot of lives in the United States. As a passionate lawyer and prominent Supreme Court justice he fought for Civil Rights and social justice in the courts and believed that racial integration is best for all schools. Very early in his professional life Marshall broke down racial barriers and overcame resistance despite the odds. He then became a role model of the disciplined leader, although he didn’t have the religious qualities or charisma as Martin Luther King. However, in terms of achievements, most of us would agree that he should be ranked next to Martin Luther King Jr. Thurgood was particularly famous for winning the Brown vs. Board of Education case, where the Supreme Court case had said that black children should go to school with white children. He helped many Americans win their civil rights, which is one of the many unique qualities that marked Marshall’s accomplishments. Those who knew Thurgood Marshall could specifically testify to his other vocations, some of which included the training and mentoring of young lawyers, thereby helping them to achieve their potentials.
Thurgood Marshall was very persistent and never gave up, nor stood up for himself, but stood up for what he believed in and therefore he is a very strong leader. Our US political system is a democracy and the justice system is an important aspect of our government. Essentially, all courts in the United States are authorized to enforce the Constitution, as well as state and local laws. Since Thurgood Marshall was one such advocate who made it possible to enforce laws surrounding race and human equality, I strongly believe he should be included in our high school history and civics curriculums.
Over the years there had been several strong views concerning the necessity of teaching Thurgood Marshall and his accomplishments in our schools. I believe Marshall had made very
Thurgood Marshall was very persistent and never gave up, nor stood up for himself, but stood up for what he believed in and therefore he is a very strong leader. Our US political system is a democracy and the justice system is an important aspect of our government. Essentially, all courts in the United States are authorized to enforce the Constitution, as well as state and local laws. Since Thurgood Marshall was one such advocate who made it possible to enforce laws surrounding race and human equality, I strongly believe he should be included in our high school history and civics curriculums.
Over the years there had been several strong views concerning the necessity of teaching Thurgood Marshall and his accomplishments in our schools. I believe Marshall had made very
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