Showdown - How the South’s Public Enemy No. 1 climbed onto the Supreme Court

[PosterChild]

Showdown by Wil Haygood, How the South’s Public Enemy No. 1 climbed onto the Supreme Court

http://wapo.st/1iVmu32

Marshall’s “titanic achievement,” as Haygood reminds us, was the 1954 landmark case Brown v. Board of Education, “which outlawed the separate-but-equal doctrine that had been the law of the land and ordered the desegregation of public schools.” With this, Marshall, already well known, ascended to heights rare in a profession not often seen as producing heroes — lawyer jokes and ambivalence about us abound. The Baltimore-born, Lincoln University and Howard Law School-educated attorney became a hero to millions and remains so to this day.

I haven't read this book, but the review makes it sound interesting.

[rurallib]

1. Saw a PBS special on Marshall once

good heavens what that man went through, it was amazing he didn't get killed many times over.
A true hero who stood up to oppression. His story really should be known by every American school child.

[PosterChild]

2. I've always been familiar with his..

..legal and judicial accomplishments but never understood the heroic courage it took. I look forward to reading this book.

[rurallib]

3. often had to move 2 or more times a night

when visiting a town to stay ahead of the vigilantes.

Pretty sure this is the documentary - @45 minutes
http://www.biography.com/people/thurgood-marshall-9400241/videos/thurgood-marshall-full-episode-2192395509

[PosterChild]

4. Thanks! I'll check it out! /nt/

[Doctor_J]

5. Another reason I'm supporting Sanders

He's more likely to put a liberal or two on the court than a more "moderate" president would.