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Who was Chief Justice of the United States in 1950?
President Harry S. Truman nominated Fred Vinson to become the 13th Chief Justice of the United States in 1946. Vinson served from June 24, 1946 until his death on September 8, 1953. He was succeeded in office by Chief Justice Earl Warren.
Who was Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court while Nixon was President?
President Richard M. Nixon appointed four US Supreme Court justices during his time in office. President Reagan later elevated Justice William H. Rehnquist to Chief JusticeWarren E. Burger...........1969 - 1986 (Chief Justice)Harry Blackmun............1970 - 1994Lewis F. Powell, Jr..........1972 - 1987William H. Rehnquist......1972 - 2005 (Reagan elevated Rehnquist to Chief Justice in 1986)
What was the supreme court decision written by chief justice earl warren in the brown v. education case?
Delivering the court's opinion, Chief Justice Earl Warren asserted that "segregated schools are not equal and cannot be made equal, and hence they are deprived of the equal protection of the laws." This landmark ruling began our nation's long journey toward school desegregation.
How long was John Jay Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
The United States' first Chief Justice, John Jay, presided over the Supreme Court from September 1789 until June 1795, when he became Governor of New York.
How long did John Jay serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Jay was Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court from 1789 until June 1795, when he resigned because he was elected Governor of New York. For more information, see Related Questions, below.
Who wants a burger?
Me! As long as its not from mcdonalds or burger king because then its not technically a burger, I think that category is more like plastic
What is the most significant long term force in American politics?
This is rather subjective, but a US Supreme Court Justice could be regarded as the most significant long term force in American politics, especially the Chief Justice. The Justices are responsible for interpreting the law, but the interpretation of that law can lean liberal or conservative. Additionally they are appointed for life, giving them a long hold over US policies. Especially influential justices include John Marshall (1801-1835), Roger Taney (1836-1864), and Earl Warren (1953-1969)
What are the rules of conduct for the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court?
There are no formal rules of conduct specific to the Chief Justice. Article III of the Constitution, which addresses the Judicial Branch of government, states justices hold their positions during "good behavior," meaning as long as they don't commit impeachable offenses.
What Justices were in Roe v Wade?
The Burger Court vote in Roe v. Wade, 410 US 113 (1973) was split 7-2, as contrasted with the later 5-4 Rehnquist Court vote in Planned Parenthood v. Casey, 505 US 833 (1992), a later case that upheld Roe and removed many obstacles in state laws restricting women's access to abortion without overtly prohibiting it. The the voting shift in the latter case was caused by the addition of more conservative justices to the Court, following a long string of Republican Presidencies.Majority (Roe)Chief Justice Warren BurgerJustice William O. DouglasJustice William J. BrennanJustice Potter StewartJustice Thurgood MarshallJustice Harry Blackmun*Justice Lewis PowellDissenting (Wade)Justice Byron WhiteJustice William Rehnquist* Justice Blackmun wrote the majority opinion.
Why was Taft called the chief of justice?
I doubt that Taft thought much about being a Supreme Court Justice while he was President. However, after he was denied a second term as President and forced to retire he needed something worthwhile to do, He was a long time legal scholar and no doubt in the past had a dream of being a justice and when the Republicans won the White House again he had his chance and Harding was happy to nominate hiim.
Who represents Louisiana in Statuary Hall at the US Capital?
Douglas White, Senator, Associate Justice and the ninth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and Huey P. Long, Governor, US Senator and advocate of wealth redistribution.
How do you pronounce whataburger?
The correct pronunciation would be "What a (long a) burger," but "whadda (short a) burger" is more commonly used.
