General Facts
What War Sparked the Tinker VS Des Moines Debate?
Vietnam War
What Year Was the Moon Landing?
1969
What was the Full Name of the Main Student in this Case?
Mary Beth Tinker
How Many Justices Voted Against?
2
What Color Armbands did Students Wear to Protest?
Black
What Year Did the Students Wear the Armbands?
1965
This President was Assassinated in 1964, in Dallas, Texas
What was the Main Argument of the Plaintiff?
Students, whether in school or out of school are “persons” under the Constitution. They possess fundamental rights that all levels of government must respect
OR
Wearing armbands was a form or speech. It was a silent, passive expression of opinion.
Can Schools Limit Free Speech?
Yes, this ruling does not mean schools can never limit a students speech, and could limit when the speech could cause a disruption.
Did the School Ever Suspend Any Students Due to the Protest?
Yes, the school held firm on their promise, resulting in many suspensions
What Year Did the Final Verdict take Place?
1969
Which Breakfast food jumped onto shelves in 1964? (Frosted Version Came Out in 1967)
Pop Tarts
What Amendments were Challenged?
1st and 14th
What was One Other Way for Students to Protest?
Wearing political buttons
Who Was John Tinker?
Another protester, also the brother of Mary Beth Tinker
What Was the Name of the Test that Has Been Used Since the Case?
The Tinker Test
Jimmy Page Was the Lead Guitarist of What Band?
Led Zeppelin
What was the Majority Vote?
7-2
What was the Main Dissenting Opinion?
The arm bands did cause a disturbance and that the freedom of speech does not give people the right to express at any point and time
What Does Mary Beth Tinker Do Now?
Promotes Youth Activism
Name One Similar Case
Bethel School District v. Fraser or Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
This Iconic Horror Movie by Alfred Hitchcock was Released in 1960, Name it.
Psycho
Which Justice Wrote the Majority Opinion?
Justice Abe Fortas
Which Justice Wrote the Dissenting Opinion?
Justice Hugo Black
How Many Years Did Justice Hugo Black Serve the United States Supreme Court For?
34 Years