Influence- The First African America to become a Justice on the Supreme Court
Thurgood Marshall was the greatest American, because he persevered to reach his goal as a Supreme Court Justice. As I mentioned before Marshall took many jobs that dealt with the Supreme Court to reach his official dream. In 1965, Marshall was given the position of United States Solicitor general. In this position he represented the government before the Supreme Court. His cases were manly concerning the Miranda Rule. After a few years, a several justices were retiring, and new positions were becoming available, therefore Marshall kicked up his game. Marshall was nominated by President Lyndon and ignored the cold resistance toward himself from many of his own colleges, opposing citizens of the United States, and several Southern Senators from the Judiciary Committee. But nevertheless Marshall’s was confirmed 69 to 11. Marshal took his seat on October 2, 1967 as the First African American on The Supreme Court.
At first Marshall struggled to find his voice in the court, he was hesitant with his comments, because he was afraid he would sound inexperienced. Which in fact, he finally realized he had the most experience when it came to civil right issues. His voice was fluid and in harmony with the other Justices, but expressive with different viewpoints that came out in the times needed. Thurgood is known for his out-spoken ways, especially when dealing with civil rights issues.
Citation-
Halcott, Kevin M. "Marshall, Thurgood (1908-1993)." Student Resource Center Gold. Gale, 2003. Web. 25 Feb. 2010.
Tushner, Mark. "Marshall Thurgood." American National Biography Online. Feb. 2000. Web. 26 Feb. 2010.
Thurgood Marshall was the greatest American, because he persevered to reach his goal as a Supreme Court Justice. As I mentioned before Marshall took many jobs that dealt with the Supreme Court to reach his official dream. In 1965, Marshall was given the position of United States Solicitor general. In this position he represented the government before the Supreme Court. His cases were manly concerning the Miranda Rule. After a few years, a several justices were retiring, and new positions were becoming available, therefore Marshall kicked up his game. Marshall was nominated by President Lyndon and ignored the cold resistance toward himself from many of his own colleges, opposing citizens of the United States, and several Southern Senators from the Judiciary Committee. But nevertheless Marshall’s was confirmed 69 to 11. Marshal took his seat on October 2, 1967 as the First African American on The Supreme Court.
At first Marshall struggled to find his voice in the court, he was hesitant with his comments, because he was afraid he would sound inexperienced. Which in fact, he finally realized he had the most experience when it came to civil right issues. His voice was fluid and in harmony with the other Justices, but expressive with different viewpoints that came out in the times needed. Thurgood is known for his out-spoken ways, especially when dealing with civil rights issues.
Citation-
Halcott, Kevin M. "Marshall, Thurgood (1908-1993)." Student Resource Center Gold. Gale, 2003. Web. 25 Feb. 2010.
Tushner, Mark. "Marshall Thurgood." American National Biography Online. Feb. 2000. Web. 26 Feb. 2010.
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