Hesburgh was a prominent figure in which decade's civil rights?
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
Answer
The 1960s marked a pivotal era in civil rights history, and Father Theodore Hesburgh emerged as a prominent figure. Renowned for his leadership as president of the University of Notre Dame, Hesburgh fearlessly championed social justice and racial equality. His unwavering commitment to civil rights led him to actively participate in the landmark March on Washington in 1963, alongside Martin Luther King Jr.
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