Question 3 • Fall 24 American Government/Civics IC
Harry F. Byrd, a Virginia senator, called for “massive resistance” to oppose school desegregation after the Brown v. Board of Education ruling. He argued that organized resistance by Southern states could prevent racial integration. Earl Warren led the Supreme Court, Oliver Brown was the lead plaintiff, and Thurgood Marshall argued the case.
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