
On this day, August 30, in 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first African American to be confirmed as a United States Supreme Court justice. He was nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson, and served until 1991.
Yousuf Karsh, master photographer of the 20th century
On this day, August 30, in 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first African American to be confirmed as a United States Supreme Court justice. He was nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson, and served until 1991.