Thergood Marshall, the First Supreme Court Justice

On august thirtieth, 19 67, the senate confirmed him as the first black supreme court justice in a 69 two 11 floor vote. Marshall used the power of the courts to fight racism and discrimination,. tear down jim crow segregation, change the status quo and make life better for the most vulnerable in our nation. He fought for affirmative action for minorities, held strong the death penalty and supported a woman's right to choose if an abrupt bortion was appropriate for her.