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Who was the first black to hold political office when appointed as a justice of the peace?
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What Alabama native was appointed to the US Supreme Court in 1937?
Justice Hugo Black served from 1937 until 1971. President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Black to succeed Justice Willis Van Devanter, who retired in 1937.
What US Supreme Court justice joined the KKK?
Justice Hugo Black joined the Klan early in his political career as a Senator because he believed it would help him attain office. He was never particularly active in the racist organization and later resigned his membership. Surprisingly, Justice Black was one of the strongest civil rights supporters on the bench.
What was Hugo Black famous for?
Hugo Black was famous for being the first Supreme Court Justice (previously a democrat for Alabama) appointed by Franklin D. Roosevelt. After he was appointed this position, it became known that he was a member of the KKK.
What Alabama US Supreme Court justice served from the 1930s to the 1960s?
Justice Hugo Black actually served from 1937 until 1971, the 1930s to the 1970s. President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Black to succeed Justice Willis Van Devanter, who retired in 1937.
Who was the first black to serve as a justice on the US supreme court?
The first African-American justice on the Supreme Courtwas Thurgood Marshall. He was the 96th judge appointed to the Supreme Court, and was in office from October 2, 1967 until October 1, 1991.
What was significant about Nelson Mandela's election to political office in south Africa in 1994?
He was the 1st Black President
Who was the first black appointed to the US commission on Atomic Energy?
Who was the first black appointed to the US commission on Atomic Energy
Is Victoria Justice black?
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Is there Justice in the book black boy?
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Who is black beret in the other side of truth?
In the novel "The Other Side of Truth" by Beverley Naidoo, Black Beret is a political activist and leader in Nigeria who opposes the corrupt government. He plays a significant role in helping the main characters, Sade and Femi, as they struggle to seek safety and justice in a society torn by political unrest.
Why was holding political office so important to newly freed African Americans?
By voting & holding office Blacks helped rewrite Southern state constitutions and other basic laws to replace the black codes.
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Yes she have black iPhone
