If freedom makes social progress possible, so social progress strengthens and enlarges freedom. The two are inseparable partners in the great adventure of humanity.
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President Kennedy has named two Negroes to District Judgeships and appointed Thurgood Marshall to the United States Court of Appeals. When I came to the Department of Justice, there were only ten Negroes employed as lawyers; not a single Negro served as a United States Attorney - or ever had in the history of the country. That has been changed.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the progress made in racial equality within the judicial system in the United States.
Robert Kennedy's quote reflects on significant advancements in the representation of African Americans within the U.S. judicial system, noting the appointments of two Black judges and the hiring of Black lawyers within the Department of Justice. This change marks a historical shift, illuminating the challenges of the past while also celebrating the progress made towards a more inclusive legal framework.
Themes
ChangeJusticeEqualityRaceAdvancement
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on civil rights, this quote can emphasize the importance of diversity in leadership.
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