A female candidate (Sarah Palin) was running for vice president, but this was not the first time, for example Geraldine Ferraro run for vice president in 1984.
It was significant because It marks the first time a major political party has nominated an African American for its presidential candidate. This candidate also later won and is today's president!
Bakke sued the University of California , and they were stating that the school's medical admission policy was violating The Civil Rights Act and The 14th amendments promise of the equality protection clause. The California's supreme court ruled in the favor of Bakke, by rejecting their policy. They agreed, the policy was against people of race, "No applicant may be rejected because of his race, in favor of another who is less qualified..."
Recognizing the sovereignty of the Vatican State.
