Download or read book Brown V. Board of Education National Historic Site written by Mary Maruca and published by Western National Parks Association. This book was released on 2003 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On May 17, 1954, the meaning of equality for all Americans came sharply into focus as the nation's highest court announced its decision in Brown v. Board of Education. The Supreme Court ended legally sanctioned segregation in public schools, forever changing the way Americans view equality. This book is a concise description of the historic decision, including an account of the legal groundwork laid by the NAACP and countless courageous individuals. Includes historical photos of people involved in the case.