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Supreme Court outlaws school prayer...
Supreme Court outlaws school prayer...
Item # 679734
June 26, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 26, 1962
* School prayer deemed unconstitutional
* Engel v. Vitale Supreme Court decision
* Separation of church and state
The front page has a four column heading: "High Court Ruling May Doom School Religious Observances" with caption: "Prayer Recitation Unconstitutional" Historic first report coverage on the landmark United States Supreme Court decision which made it unconstitutional for state officials to compose school prayer in public schools.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.
Category: The 20th Century