Following the Civil War, those who viewed Blacks differently than Whites passed laws to discriminate against Blacks. These are now called Jim Crow laws. The Supreme Court ruled that "separate but equal" did not violate the Constitution. And so the USA became a segregated society. We had different schools, drinking fountains, and bathrooms.
In 1954, this view was overturned by Brown versus the Board of Education. Mr. Eisenhower was President. Now Mr. Truman is routinely given credit...
Brown versus the Board of Education
In 1954, this view was overturned by Brown versus the Board of Education. Mr. Eisenhower was President. Now Mr. Truman is routinely given credit...
Brown versus the Board of Education