... precedents and timely court decisions. Thomas G. Kraftenmaker a professor of Constitutional law at Georgetown University Law Center wrote, "When I think of great American lawyers I think of Thurgood Marshall, Abe Lincoln and Daniel Webster". In this century only Earl Warren approaches Marshall. Thurgood Marshall is certainly the most important lawyer of the 20th century. Thurgood Marshall is the only black leader in American ... year old body to rest". On January 24, 1993 Thurgood Marshall at the age of 84, died of a massive heart attack in Maryland Bethesda Naval Hospital. Thurgood wil...

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