Compare the facts and rulings of two landmark Supreme Court cases: Brown v. Board of Education (1954) and Plessy v. Ferguson (1896). In your response, include key information about the historical context, the legal issues presented in each case, and the Supreme Court's decisions. Highlight how these cases are interconnected in the evolution of civil rights in the United States.
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