Thurgood Marshal
I chose Thurgood Marshall for my research project because I really didn't know much about him and what I did know about him sounded very interesting. This man was a real hero because he fought for the rights of other people. He fought against segregation. Because of him blacks and whites can go to the same public schools. In my report you will learn about his life and how he fought for other peoples rights. Thurgood Marshall was born on July 2, 1908. He was named after his grandfather Thoroughgood. His real name was Thoroughgood but in the second grade he changed it to Thurgood. He and his family moved to Harlem, NY in 1909. They lived there for five years then moved back to Baltimore in 1914. He lived with his mother Norma, father William, and his brother Aurbey. Thurgood came from a family of fighters. His great-grandfather was a slave, his grandfather joined the Union Army, and his father fought with words. When Thurgood got in trouble at school he had to go into the basement and learn a part of the constitution. He learned many parts. His father once told him '' son if anyone calls you a nigger you have my permission to fight him-you have my orders. When he was thirteen he once got arres
He said "Getting the same thing , at the same time , at the same place. He was the guest of honor for the Fourth of July celebration. Solicitor General by President Lyndon Johnson. He won and Maryland Law School was ordered to desegrate. During this time he worked part time as a grocery clerk and a baker. He played football, and led a group of small teens. Thurgood graduated from Fredrick Douglas High in 1925. He wanted to be a lawyer and he became one of the best ones. LATER YEARS At nearly 83 years old Thurgood retires from the Supreme Court. " He often used this phrase during many of his segregational cases. Thurgood loved spending free time with her.
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