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By Melissa Noel ·Updated August 30, 2023

Fifty-six years ago, on August 30, 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first African American to be confirmed as a Supreme Court justice. 

During his nearly 25 years on the Supreme Court, Marshall played a pivotal role in advocating for justice, equality, and civil

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