On May 17, 1954, the US Supreme Court held in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka that racially segregated public schools violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.
Pay a virtual visit to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site.
THIS DAY @ LAW
Supreme Court ruled school segregation unconstitutional in Brown v. Board
Norway constitution signed
On May 17, 1814, the Constitution of Norway was signed. Today, the anniversary is celebrated as Constitution Day in Norway.
