Brandeis, Louis Dembitz b. November 13, 1856 d. October 5, 1941 American legal scholar, attorney and jurist, best known for his tenure as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1916–39). Brandeis was the first Jew ever to be appointed to the Supreme Court. He was an important American litigator, Justice, advocate of privacy, progressive causes, and developer of the Brandeis Brief. In addition, he helped lead the American Zionist movement. Louis Dembitz Brandeis, scion of a wealthy Jewish family, was born in Louisville, Kentucky on November 13...[Read More] (Bio by: Edward Parsons) University of Louisville, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Johnson, Lyman Tefft b. June 12, 1906 d. October 3, 1997 Social Reformer. Civil Rights activist and educator. Brought action to desegregate the University of Kentucky and the Louisville and Jefferson County Public Schools. National recognition includes the awarding of 400 honorary doctorate degrees from various institutions and universities, and a national award from Common Cause in 1996. (Bio by: Mike Maloney) University of Louisville, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
b. November 13, 1856 d. October 5, 1941