why was he famous and why he wanted to be a lawyer
2007-01-10 10:25:37 · 3 answers · asked by lil red 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
He was the first Black Supreme Court Justice. He was also a very active civil rights lawyer, he represented the black kids that wanted were being denied access to schools in Alabama. He probably wanted to be a lawyer as a way to do good.
2007-01-10 10:44:34 · answer #1 · answered by Yo it's Me 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He was the first African American Justice of the United States Supreme Courtby President Lyndon Johnson in 1967. He was also Chief Counsel for the NAACP.As a child,he was always fascinated with the Constitution and as a law student was taught to use it to it's fullest extent for all not just African Americans against segregation.
2007-01-10 10:58:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thurgood Marshall was a great man! He so believed in equality that he personally advised S Africa on how to protect the rights of it's white minority. That to me is a sign of greatness, taking action to protect people who would subjugate you.
2007-01-10 10:49:51 · answer #3 · answered by Chuck J 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋