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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.
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Who was appointed chief justice by Richard Nixon?
President Nixon appointed Warren E. Burger as Chief Justice to the Supreme Court. He also named William Rehnquist to a seat on the Supreme Court, and he was later elevated to Chief Justice.
Were Samuel Chase and Salmon P. Chase of the US Supreme Court related?
No, Justice Samuel Chase, who served on the US Supreme Court from 1796 - 1811, and Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase, who presided over the Court from 1864 - 1873, were unrelated. Chief Justice Chase's paternal grandfather was named Samuel, but he died in 1800 at the age of 93. Samuel Chase, the justice, died in 1811.
What US Supreme Court justice had a wife named 'Andy'?
Justice Potter Stewart's wife was named Andy.
What Does The Judiciary Act Establish?
The constitution called for a supreme court. Congress, however, had to set up the federal court systen. In 1789, congress passed the JUDICIARY ACT. It called for the supreme court to consist of one Chief Justice and five Associate Justices. Washington named John Jay the first Chief Justice of the United States. The Judiciary Act also set up system of district courts and circuit courts across the nation. Decisions made in these lower courts could be appealed to the supreme court, the highest court in the land. *Today the supreme court has a Chief Justice and 8 Associate Justices.*
Who named the first African supreme court justice?
John F. Kennedy
Who was the first chief Justice of the California Supreme Court?
Wiley W. Manuel (1927 - 1981) was an associate justice on the Supreme Court of California from 1977 - 1981 and the first African American to serve on the high court. Governor Jerry Brown appointed Justice Manuel on February 12, 1977. Justice Manuel had served on the court for only four years before he succumbed to stomach cancer. Justice Manuel was known for his dedication to pro bono work. There is a pro bono award named after him awarded by the State Bar of California each year.His wife is Eleanor Manuel and she currently resides in Oakland, CA.
The president named this person to be the first black to hold a seat on the supreme court?
Thurgood Marshall. He was appointed in 1967 by President Lyndon Johnson.
Who named the first African-American supreme Court justice?
John F. Kennedy
Who named the first African - American supreme court justice?
John F. Kennedy
On Green Acres Mr Douglas was named after a Supreme Court Justice judge?
True
What justice had a grandfather who was on the Supreme Court?
Justice John Marshall Harlan II (1955-1971) was the grandson of Justice John Marshall Harlan (1877-1911). Interestingly, both men were deliberately named after the great Chief Justice John Marshall (1801-1835).
What is the last name of the woman in the Supreme Court named Sonia?
Sonia Sotomeyer is the most recent supreme court justice nominated by the president and confirmed by congress.
