30 August 1967 Posted on August 29, 2014 by Staff Thurgood Marshall is confirmed as the first African American Justice to join the Supreme Court of the United States. Famous Words of Inspiration..."When you have the facts on your side, argue the facts. When you have the law on your side, argue the law. When you have neither, holler." Al Gore — Click here for more from Al Gore Related posts: 21 August 1959 2 October 1967 20 October 1967 17 December 1967 24 April 1967 17 December 1967 5 June 1967 3 September 1967 2 October 1967 24 April 1967