Bhagat Singh Thind

Bhagat Singh Thind was an Indian-American activist, soldier, and writer born on October 3, 1892. He is best known for his role in the fight for civil rights for Asian immigrants in the United States during the early 20th century. Thind served in the U.S. Army during World War I, and after the war, he sought U.S. citizenship, arguing that he was a "white person" due to his Aryan heritage. His case reached the Supreme Court in 1923 but ultimately was denied, highlighting the racial discrimination faced by immigrants. Thind's efforts contributed to the broader struggle for equality and civil rights.