Thomas Jefferson was a large follower of neoclassicism, and made the architecture of the government buildings follow the neoclassical themes and designs. Neoclassicism is a movement that stylizes romantic elements from the classical age (Ancient Greece, Rome) that influences the design of buildings, arts, etc. Jefferson was a supporter of the movement, designing his own home at Monticello with Greco-Roman influence as well as most government buildings in the US.<span />
The problem with that the plaintiff had who's name was Oliver Brown was that his 8 year old daughter couldn't get into school because she was colored. So he went to court to have segregation put to an end in the public schools.
