15h 57min, jun 25, 1962 y - Engel v. Vitale
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Prohibited state-sponsored prayer in public school. This happened after the New York State Board of Regents authorized a voluntary prayer at the beginning of each day. It was concluded that the state cannot hold prayers in public schools even if it is not required.
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15h 57min, jun 25, 1962 y
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~ 63 years ago
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