John Adams attempted to appoint John Marshall to an Associate Justice position on the Supreme Court in 1798, but Marshall demurred, recommending former President George Washington's nephew, Bushrod Washington, in his place.
Marshall was always reluctant to accept political appointments, and turned down opportunities as US Attorney General and Secretary of War under both Washington and Adams. Marshall enjoyed the practice of law and had built a successful private practice he was loath to give up.
First black Supreme court justice
Thurgood Marshall was the first African American appointed to the Supreme Court. RandieJ
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Yes, if you mean Thurgood Marshall. President Johnson appointed Justice Thurgood Marshall to the US Supreme Court in 1967. He served until his retirement in 1993, when he was succeeded by Justice Clarence Thomas, the second African-American on the Court. Justice Thomas is currently an incumbent on the Court.
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First black Supreme court justice
Thurgood Marshall
The first African-American justice on the Supreme Courtwas Thurgood Marshall. He was the 96th judge appointed to the Supreme Court, and was in office from October 2, 1967 until October 1, 1991.
Thurgood Marshall was the first African American appointed to the Supreme Court. RandieJ
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Thurgood Marshall.
Thurgood Marshall was a justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. He was the first African- American ever to be appointed as a justice.
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Thurgood Marshall