Carl T. Rowan discusses his book, “Dream Makers, Dream Breakers.” He begins by explaining that his book is a biography of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Thurgood Marshall, and he talks about his political beliefs and how he changed Congress. He talks about Marshall’s policies on women’s rights and affirmative action. He describes some of Marshall’s friends in the court system, and his general acceptance of all people. Rowan talks about several television specials he has done on Chief Justice Marshall, and the awards he won for his programs. He ends the interview by discussing how Marshall felt about his successor Clarence Thomas.
Marshall, Thurgood, 1908-1993 United States. Supreme Court - Biography African Americans - Civil rights Civil rights movements - United States - History - 20th century Judges - United States - Biography African American judges - Biography
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U-matic tape: Excerpt of show with Martinson interviewing Carl T. Rowan before the break and George P. Fletcher after. Date on case front cover: 2/1/93. Date on case spine: 2/16. Date on tape: 2/1/93.
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