Visit the Supreme Court Historical Society’s CIVICS website to learn about the history and cases of the Supreme Court of the United States and gain insights into key figures associated with the Court.
A timeline of Supreme Court history, including the Marshall and Warren Courts + landmark cases: West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, and significant rulings in women’s rights court cases.
On February 1, 1865, John S. Rock became the first African-American man admitted to the Supreme Court Bar. On the eve of that anniversary, and on the eve of Black History month, Professor Christopher Brooks will present a lecture on the trailblazing life and career of Mr. Rock.
Christopher Brooks is a Professor of History and Geography at East Stroudsburg University. He serves on the Pennsylvania Advisory Committee to the Commission for the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
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