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Vashti McCollum
(1912–2006)
Activist
United States
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Vashti McCollum was an activist from the United States, best known for One Woman's Fight.
Quick Facts About Vashti McCollum
- Born
- November 6, 1912
- Died
- August 20, 2006
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Activist
- Notable works
- One Woman's Fight
About Vashti McCollum
Vashti Cromwell McCollum was the plaintiff in the landmark 1948 Supreme Court case McCollum v. Board of Education, which struck down religious education in public schools. The defendant in the case was the public school district of Champaign, Illinois; instructors chosen by three religious faiths had taught religion classes within the district's schools.
Biography source: Wikipedia
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