Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025
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Overview
This bill establishes the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site in Baltimore, Maryland, as part of the National Park System. It recognizes Thurgood Marshall’s significant contributions to the end of legal segregation in the United States, particularly his work as a lawyer and Supreme Court Justice. The site will focus on preserving the historic school where Marshall received his elementary education, which has been restored and operates as a museum.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site in Maryland.
- Designates the Justice Thurgood Marshall School as the core of the historic site.
- The Beloved Community Services Corporation will continue to own and operate the school.
- The National Park Service will provide technical assistance and cooperative agreements to the management entity.
- The Secretary of the Interior will not acquire the school or assume overall financial responsibility.
- A map defining the boundaries of the historic site is included.
- The site will be managed in accordance with National Park System laws.
- Appropriations are authorized to support the site's operation and preservation.
Who is affected
- African American communities
- Maryland residents
- National Park Service
- Beloved Community Services Corporation
- Legal historians
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