"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
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About Burke Marshall
Burke Marshall was an American lawyer and civil rights advocate who served as the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice during the 1960s. He played a pivotal role in enforcing civil rights laws and combating racial discrimination, working closely with prominent figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy. Marshall was instrumental in prosecuting cases against segregation and voter suppression, making significant contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
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