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1971 - Supreme Court upholds Judge McMillan
Event Date:
April 20, 1971
Event Type:
Turbulent Times 1960-1979
April 20, 1971 - The Supreme Court upholds Judge McMillan’s order in the Swann case.
- In the spring of 1969, Judge James McMillan had ordered the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system to integrate the all-black and all-white schools by any means necessary, including busing.
- In this final appeal, the school board loses its opportunity to reverse the Swann case decision.
- This is the turning point for the legal push for integration of American schools.
- Photo shows attorney Julius Chambers, who represents the Swann family.
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