President Lyndon B. Johnson appoints Thurgood Marshall as Supreme Court Justice in Washington, D.C.

The transcript discusses the nomination of Mr. Good Marshall to the Supreme Court, highlighting the vacancy created by Justice Tom C Clark's resignation. It emphasizes the historical significance of Marshall's nomination as the first black Supreme Court Justice, who is the great-grandson of a slave.

What was the purpose of the announcement made to the Senate?

• To introduce a new policy

• To declare a new law

• To announce a nomination

• To discuss a budget proposal

Who was nominated for the Supreme Court?

• A senator from Texas

• A solicitor from New York

• Justice Tom C Clark

• Mr. Good Marshall

What position did Mr. Good Marshall hold before his nomination?

• Attorney General

• Governor

• Solicitor General

• Senator

Which Justice's resignation led to the vacancy in the Supreme Court?

• Justice Robert Brown

• Justice John Doe

• Justice Tom C Clark

• Justice Jane Smith

What is the historical significance of Mr. Good Marshall's nomination?

• He was the first nominee with a legal background

• He was the first nominee from Texas

• He was the first black Supreme Court Justice

• He was the youngest nominee