Thurgood Marshall

Thurgood Marshall

Introduction

The paper is about Thurgood Marshall, who is one of the greatest leaders in the history of the African American struggle for freedom and equality. In a poll of African American political scientists conducted in 2000, he was ranked sixth on a list of the 12 greatest African American leaders of all time. Marshall's appointment as the first black justice of the Supreme Court would by itself make him a historically significant figure. However, Marshall's greatness as a black leader predates his appointment to the Court. Indeed, it was in recognition of his contributions to the law of civil ...