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.

Listen: Chambers talks about winning the Swann case [1]