Video: 'School District of Abington Township v. Schempp Case Brief Summary | Law Case Explained'
(Monday, June 17, 1963) — The U.S. Supreme Court, in Abington School District v. Schempp, today struck down, 8-1, rules requiring the recitation of the Lord’s Prayer or reading of Biblical verses in public schools. Continue reading School-sponsored Bible reading and recitation of Lord’s Prayer in public schools ruled unconstitutional by U.S. Supreme Court 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1963)