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How old was the youngest Chief Justice of the United States when he was appointed?
Chief Justice John Marshall was only 45 years old when President Adams appointed him to the US Supreme Court in 1801. Marshall served on the Court until his death in 1835, making him not only the youngest, but the longest-serving Chief Justice in US history.
What position did William Howard Taft hold after presidency?
He was Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court from 1921-1930. He was nominated to the post by President Harding.He was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Why did they call the Warren era?
Because in 1953 Eisenhower appointed Earl Warren Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court
This cabinet member is appointed by the president to lead the justice department and to act as the chief lawyer for the us government?
The United States Attorney General, appointed by the President, acts as the chief lawyer for the government. The position was created in 1789.
Who was the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court in 2000?
John G. Roberts since September of 2005 and he was preceded by William Rehnquist.
Who is the head of the supreme court now?
The head of the US Supreme Court is called the Chief Justice (of the United States). The current Chief Justice is John G. Roberts, Jr., who has presided over the Court since 2005. He was appointed by President George W. Bush.
Who was the US Supreme Court Chief Justice during and after the War of 1812?
Chief Justice John Marshall presided over the US Supreme Court during the War of 1812.President Adams appointed John Marshall in 1801; he served until his death in 1835.
Who was named Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court in 1953?
President Dwight D. Eisenhower appointed former California Governor Earl Warren to succeed Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson, who died in office in 1953. Warren presided over the Court from 1953 - 1969.
What US President wanted to be a Supreme Court justice instead of President?
William Howard Taft. Fortunately for him, he eventually got his wish: after his term as president, he was appointed Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court by President Harding.
Which US President appointed Chief Justice John Marshall?
Second US President John Adams appointed Chief Justice John Marshall to the US Supreme Court in 1801 to succeed Oliver Ellsworth, who was in poor health. Federalist party leader Adams wanted to be sure he chose Ellsworth's replacement after rival Democratic-Republican party leader Thomas Jefferson was elected President. Marshall lead the Court from 1801 until his death in 1835, and is widely considered the most influential Chief Justice in history.
Was president grant appointed chief justice of the US after his term?
No- absolutely not. Grant was a general-- not a jurist. Nobody even remotely considered making him a judge.
Who was the first president to become a supreme court justice?
The first (and so far only) US President to have also served as a Justice of the Supreme Court was William Howard Taft, who was appointed Chief Justice by Warren Harding.
