William Overton

William Ray Overton, circa 1960s. Overton is best known for his 1982 ruling that it was unconstitutional to allow creation science to be taught in schools.

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Courtesy of Susan Overton

Media

Time Period

Divergent Prosperity and the Arc of Reform (1968–2022)

Category

Education / Educational Issues and Controversies

Type

Person

Race & Ethnicity

White

Gender

Male

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