John T. Scopes
John T. Scopes was a high school teacher in Dayton, Tennessee, who became the central figure in the 1925 'Scopes Monkey Trial.' He was charged with violating the Butler Act, a law that prohibited the teaching of evolution in public schools. The trial not only challenged the legality of the law but also ignited a national debate over science versus religion, making Scopes a symbol of the struggle for academic freedom.
Born on Oct 03, 1902 (122 years old)
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John T. Scopes was accused of violating a law that prohibited the teaching of the Theory of Evolution in public schools.
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