Unisex Garment-Dyed T-shirt (John Morton-Finney)

John Morton-Finney (June 25, 1889 – January 28, 1998) was an American civil rights activist, lawyer, and educator. His remarkable journey included the following achievements:

Buffalo Soldier and Military Service:
Morton-Finney served in the U.S. Army from 1911 to 1914 as part of the 24th Infantry Regiment, also known as the Buffalo Soldiers.
He later served during World War I with the American Expeditionary Forces in France.

Educator and Lawyer:

Morton-Finney taught languages at Fisk University in Tennessee and Lincoln University in Missouri.
He moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, where he taught in the Indianapolis Public Schools for forty-seven years.
As a member of the original faculty at Crispus Attucks High School, he became head of its foreign language department.

Legal Career:

Admitted to the Indiana Supreme Court Bar in 1935 and the U.S. District Court Bar in 1941.
He practiced law until his 107th birthday in 1996, making him the oldest practicing attorney in the United States at the time.

Honors and Legacy:

Morton-Finney received numerous awards, including recognition from the Chief Justice of the United States and the title of Kentucky Colonel.
He was inducted into the National Bar Association Hall of Fame and honored by the Indianapolis Bar Association and Butler University.
His life exemplifies resilience, dedication, and the pursuit of justice.