The Supreme Court made history on October 2, 1967, with the swearing-in of its first Black justice, marking a landmark moment in the nation’s highest judicial body. The appointment followed a decades-long legal career that included landmark civil rights victories, reshaping the court’s approach to equality and constitutional law. This milestone reflected broader shifts in American society toward racial integration and legal reform. The occasion remains a defining chapter in the court’s history and the broader struggle for justice.
10/2/1967: Justice Thurgood Marshall takes the oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 2, 1967 appeared first on Reason Magazine.
