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February 15, 1967

Thurgood Marshall Born

Thurgood Marshall was born on July 2, but his career was celebrated year-round. Born on January-- actually, he was confirmed as the first African American Supreme Court Justice. Marshall was born on July 2, 1908, but his landmark achievements in civil rights law define his legacy.

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