Thurgood Marshall was the first African American to serve as a Supreme Court Justice. Appointed in 1967 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, Marshall was a prominent civil rights lawyer before his judicial career. He is best remembered for his arguments in landmark cases, such as Brown v. Board of Education, which challenged racial segregation in public schools. Marshall's commitment to justice and equality laid the groundwork for significant progress in civil rights law, impacting generations to come. His legacy as a trailblazer not only highlights the importance of representation in the judiciary but also serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for civil rights in America.