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President George Washington appointed James Wilson and five other justices to the newly established Supreme Court of the United States in September 1789. Although Chief Justice John Jay was first nominated and the first confirmed by the Senate, Associate Justice James Wilson took his Oath of Office first. Wilson remained on the Court until his death in 1798.
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Who was the first black to serve as a justice on the US supreme court?
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.
What statement would be included in a biographical sketch of john jay?
John Jay was the first Chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Was Warren E Burger the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Warren Earl Burger was the 15th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. He served from 1969 to 1986.
Who is the first US Supreme Court justice alphabetically?
Samuel Alito
Who was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in 1789?
John Jay was the first Chief Justice of the United States (more commonly referred to as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court), who served from 1789 until he was elected Governor of New York in 1795.
