Topic: Tuskegee Airmen

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20: Separate but Equal
28:46 - 33:17

20: Separate but Equal

Plessy v. Ferguson, The Last Battleground of K-12

Following World War II, returning black veterans began breaking down social barriers, leading to the final legal battleground in K-12 education. The segment reviews the arguments of John W. Davis, who defended states' rights and the "separate but equal" doctrine. The hosts discuss how the focus on winning a political battle often ignored the psychological impact on the children used as plaintiffs.