A Champion of Justice | Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect

In 1967, President Lyndon Johnson nominated Thurgood Marshall, then U.S. solicitor general, to the Supreme Court. Marshall became the first Black justice, marking a historic milestone in America’s pursuit of equality. The Rose Garden ceremony, Marshall’s personal call to wife Cecilia, and Johnson’s words of support highlighted the significance of the moment. Thurgood Marshall’s confirmation reflected his lifelong fight for justice and his commitment to ensuring the Constitution protected the rights of all Americans.