On June 27, 1991, Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, announced his retirement after 24 years of service. Appointed in 1967, Marshall was a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement and played a crucial role in landmark decisions that advanced racial equality. His retirement marked the end of an era and underscored the ongoing need for diversity and representation in the judiciary.
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