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ReasonUnited StatesGovernmentSupreme CourtJustice Thurgood Marshall

Today in Supreme Court History: October 2, 1967

By Josh Blackman · Oct 2, 2026, 6:00 AM CDT

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10/2/1967: Justice Thurgood Marshall takes the oath. Justice Thurgood Marshall The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 2, 1967 appeared first on Reason Magazine .

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brevityThe text is extremely brief, offering only a single sentence of information and no elaboration.

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The piece does not provide context about Marshall’s historic significance as the first African‑American Justice, details of the swearing‑in ceremony, or the broader legal and social environment of 1967.

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Thurgood Marshall’s appointment marked a milestone in U.S. civil‑rights history, being the first Black member of the Supreme Court and reflecting changes in the nation’s approach to racial equality.

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