Supreme Court Historical Society
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The Supreme Court Historical Society is a not for profit 501(c)(3) membership organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the Supreme Court of the United States.
THIS WEEK: @whitehousehistory.bsky.social is hosting the National Heritage Lecture at Decatur House, in partnership with the USCHS and SCHS. Join us Thursday 10/09 as historian Douglas Brinkley discusses the history of executive orders.
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October 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
THIS WEEK: @whitehousehistory.bsky.social is hosting the National Heritage Lecture at Decatur House, in partnership with the USCHS and SCHS. Join us Thursday 10/09 as historian Douglas Brinkley discusses the history of executive orders.
Tickets: www.whitehousehistory.org/events/the-n...
Tickets: www.whitehousehistory.org/events/the-n...
#OTD February 28, 1966, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Miranda v. Arizona, a landmark 5th Amendment case.
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Learn more about the case and find teaching materials here at the Society and @StreetLawInc Landmark Cases website.
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Learn more about the case and find teaching materials here at the Society and @StreetLawInc Landmark Cases website.
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Miranda v. Arizona - Landmark Cases of the US Supreme Court
Overview “” – Learning About Report an Error For Students For Teachers Glossary Related Cases Legal Concepts For Students Students This section is for students. Use the links below to download classro...
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February 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
#OTD February 28, 1966, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Miranda v. Arizona, a landmark 5th Amendment case.
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Learn more about the case and find teaching materials here at the Society and @StreetLawInc Landmark Cases website.
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Learn more about the case and find teaching materials here at the Society and @StreetLawInc Landmark Cases website.
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#OTD February 27, 1845, Samuel Nelson took the Judicial Oath and assumed his seat as an Associate Justice.
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Previous Associate Justices: Samuel Nelson, 1845-1872 | Supreme Court Historical Society
Historical profiles documenting the personal background, plus nomination and confirmation dates of previous associate justices of the U.S. Supreme Court: Samuel Nelson
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February 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
#OTD February 27, 1845, Samuel Nelson took the Judicial Oath and assumed his seat as an Associate Justice.
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#OTD February 25, 1957, Associate Justice Stanley Reed retired.
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Previous Associate Justices: Stanley F. Reed, 1938-1957 | Supreme Court Historical Society
Historical profiles documenting the personal background, plus nomination and confirmation dates of previous associate justices of the U.S. Supreme Court: Stanley F. Reed
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February 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
#OTD February 25, 1957, Associate Justice Stanley Reed retired.
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#OTD February 25, 1841, Philip Barbour died.
Appointed to the Supreme Court by President Andrew Jackson in 1836, Associate Justice Barbour served until his death.
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Appointed to the Supreme Court by President Andrew Jackson in 1836, Associate Justice Barbour served until his death.
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Previous Associate Justices: Philip P. Barbour | Supreme Court Historical Society
Historical profiles documenting the personal background, plus nomination and confirmation dates of previous associate justices of the U.S. Supreme Court: Philip P. Barbour
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February 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
#OTD February 25, 1841, Philip Barbour died.
Appointed to the Supreme Court by President Andrew Jackson in 1836, Associate Justice Barbour served until his death.
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Appointed to the Supreme Court by President Andrew Jackson in 1836, Associate Justice Barbour served until his death.
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#OTD February 25, 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court to succeed Justice Stephen Breyer.
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The Supreme Court: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson | Supreme Court Historical Society
A profile of United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, including personal background, plus nomination and confirmation dates. The Roberts Court.
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February 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
#OTD February 25, 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court to succeed Justice Stephen Breyer.
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#OTD February 24, 1930, Charles Evans Hughes took the Judicial Oath and assumed his seat as Chief Justice of the United States.
This was his second tenure on the Supreme Court. He served as an Associate Justice from 1910-1916.
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This was his second tenure on the Supreme Court. He served as an Associate Justice from 1910-1916.
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Previous Chief Justices: Charles Evans Hughes, 1930-1941 | Supreme Court Historical Society
Historical profiles documenting the personal background, plus nomination and confirmation dates of previous chief justices of the U.S. Supreme Court: Charles Evans Hughes
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February 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
#OTD February 24, 1930, Charles Evans Hughes took the Judicial Oath and assumed his seat as Chief Justice of the United States.
This was his second tenure on the Supreme Court. He served as an Associate Justice from 1910-1916.
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This was his second tenure on the Supreme Court. He served as an Associate Justice from 1910-1916.
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#OTD February 24, 1969, the Supreme Court ruled in Tinker v. Des Moines.
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Materials for teaching about Tinker can be found here at the Society and @StreetLawInc’s Landmark Cases website
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Materials for teaching about Tinker can be found here at the Society and @StreetLawInc’s Landmark Cases website
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Tinker v. Des Moines - Landmark Cases of the US Supreme Court
Overview “” – Learning About Report an Error For Students For Teachers Glossary Related Cases Legal Concepts For Students Students This section is for students. Use the links below to download classro...
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February 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
#OTD February 24, 1969, the Supreme Court ruled in Tinker v. Des Moines.
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Materials for teaching about Tinker can be found here at the Society and @StreetLawInc’s Landmark Cases website
landmarkcases.org/cases/tinker...
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Materials for teaching about Tinker can be found here at the Society and @StreetLawInc’s Landmark Cases website
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#OTD February 24, 1969, the Supreme Court ruled in Tinker v. Des Moines.
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Materials for teaching about Tinker can be found here at the Society and @StreetLawInc’s Landmark Cases website
landmarkcases.org/cases/tinker...
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Materials for teaching about Tinker can be found here at the Society and @StreetLawInc’s Landmark Cases website
landmarkcases.org/cases/tinker...
Tinker v. Des Moines - Landmark Cases of the US Supreme Court
Overview “” – Learning About Report an Error For Students For Teachers Glossary Related Cases Legal Concepts For Students Students This section is for students. Use the links below to download classro...
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February 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
#OTD February 24, 1969, the Supreme Court ruled in Tinker v. Des Moines.
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Materials for teaching about Tinker can be found here at the Society and @StreetLawInc’s Landmark Cases website
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Materials for teaching about Tinker can be found here at the Society and @StreetLawInc’s Landmark Cases website
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#OTD February 20, 1933, the United States Congress sent the 21st Amendment to the Constitution, to repeal the 18th Amendment, to the states for ratification.
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February 20, 2025 at 3:29 PM
#OTD February 20, 1933, the United States Congress sent the 21st Amendment to the Constitution, to repeal the 18th Amendment, to the states for ratification.
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Did you miss our program with @bradsnyderprof.bsky.social and Kenneth Mack on Professor Snyder’s new book, You Can’t Kill a Man Because of the Books He Reads Angelo Herndon’s Fight for Free Speech?
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You Can’t Kill a Man Because of the Books He Reads Angelo Herndon’s Fight for Free Speech
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February 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Did you miss our program with @bradsnyderprof.bsky.social and Kenneth Mack on Professor Snyder’s new book, You Can’t Kill a Man Because of the Books He Reads Angelo Herndon’s Fight for Free Speech?
Watch it now on YouTube:
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Watch it now on YouTube:
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#OTD February 19, 1923, Edward Terry Sanford took the Judicial Oath and assumed his seat as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
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Previous Associate Justices: Edward T. Sanford, 1923-1930 | Supreme Court Historical Society
Historical profiles documenting the personal background, plus nomination and confirmation dates of previous associate justices of the U.S. Supreme Court: Edward T. Sanford
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February 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
#OTD February 19, 1923, Edward Terry Sanford took the Judicial Oath and assumed his seat as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
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#OTD February 18, 1988, Anthony Kennedy took the Judicial Oath and assumed his seat as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
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Previous Associate Justices: Anthony M. Kennedy, 1988-2018 | Supreme Court Historical Society
Historical profiles documenting the personal background, plus nomination and confirmation dates of previous associate justices of the U.S. Supreme Court: Anthony M. Kennedy
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February 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
#OTD February 18, 1988, Anthony Kennedy took the Judicial Oath and assumed his seat as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
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#OTD February 15, 1790, John Rutledge took the Judicial Oath and assumed his seat as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court.
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Previous Chief Justices: John Rutledge, 1795 | Supreme Court Historical Society
Historical profiles documenting the personal background, plus nomination and confirmation dates of previous chief justices of the U.S. Supreme Court: John Rutledge
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February 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
#OTD February 15, 1790, John Rutledge took the Judicial Oath and assumed his seat as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court.
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#OTD February 14, 1845, the Senate confirmed Samuel Nelson as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
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Previous Associate Justices: Samuel Nelson, 1845-1872 | Supreme Court Historical Society
Historical profiles documenting the personal background, plus nomination and confirmation dates of previous associate justices of the U.S. Supreme Court: Samuel Nelson
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February 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
#OTD February 14, 1845, the Senate confirmed Samuel Nelson as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
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#OTD February 13, 1892, Robert H. Jackson was born.
Appointed to the Supreme Court by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1941, Associate Justice Jackson served until his death in 1954.
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Appointed to the Supreme Court by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1941, Associate Justice Jackson served until his death in 1954.
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Previous Associate Justices: Robert H. Jackson, 1941-1954 | Supreme Court Historical Society
Historical profiles documenting the personal background, plus nomination and confirmation dates of previous associate justices of the U.S. Supreme Court: Robert H. Jackson
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February 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
#OTD February 13, 1892, Robert H. Jackson was born.
Appointed to the Supreme Court by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1941, Associate Justice Jackson served until his death in 1954.
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Appointed to the Supreme Court by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1941, Associate Justice Jackson served until his death in 1954.
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#OTD February 13, 2016, Antonin Scalia died.
Appointed to the Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan, Associate Justice Scalia served on the Court until his death.
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Appointed to the Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan, Associate Justice Scalia served on the Court until his death.
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February 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
#OTD February 13, 2016, Antonin Scalia died.
Appointed to the Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan, Associate Justice Scalia served on the Court until his death.
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Appointed to the Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan, Associate Justice Scalia served on the Court until his death.
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#OTD February 12, 1965, Brett Kavanaugh was born.
Associate Justice Kavanaugh was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2018.
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Associate Justice Kavanaugh was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2018.
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The Supreme Court: Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh | Supreme Court Historical Society
A profile of United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, including personal background, plus nomination and confirmation dates. The Roberts Court.
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February 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
#OTD February 12, 1965, Brett Kavanaugh was born.
Associate Justice Kavanaugh was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2018.
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Associate Justice Kavanaugh was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2018.
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#OTD February 11, 1833, Melville Fuller was born.
Appointed Chief Justice of the United States by President Grover Cleveland in 1888, Fuller served on the Supreme Court until his death in 1910.
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Appointed Chief Justice of the United States by President Grover Cleveland in 1888, Fuller served on the Supreme Court until his death in 1910.
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Previous Chief Justices: Melville Weston Fuller, 1888-1910 | Supreme Court Historical Society
Historical profiles documenting the personal background, plus nomination and confirmation dates of previous chief justices of the U.S. Supreme Court: Melville Weston Fuller
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February 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
#OTD February 11, 1833, Melville Fuller was born.
Appointed Chief Justice of the United States by President Grover Cleveland in 1888, Fuller served on the Supreme Court until his death in 1910.
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Appointed Chief Justice of the United States by President Grover Cleveland in 1888, Fuller served on the Supreme Court until his death in 1910.
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#OTD February 11, 1803, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Marbury v. Madison.
Learn more about this landmark case and find teaching materials at the Society and @StreetLawInc's Landmark cases site.
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Learn more about this landmark case and find teaching materials at the Society and @StreetLawInc's Landmark cases site.
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Marbury v. Madison - Landmark Cases of the US Supreme Court
Overview “” – Learning About Report an Error For Students For Teachers Glossary Related Cases Legal Concepts For Students Students This section is for students. Use the links below to download classro...
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February 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
#OTD February 11, 1803, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Marbury v. Madison.
Learn more about this landmark case and find teaching materials at the Society and @StreetLawInc's Landmark cases site.
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Learn more about this landmark case and find teaching materials at the Society and @StreetLawInc's Landmark cases site.
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#OTD February 10, 1790, the Senate confirmed James Iredell as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Justice Iredell served on Court until his death in 1799.
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Justice Iredell served on Court until his death in 1799.
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Previous Associate Justices: James Iredell, 1790-1799 | Supreme Court Historical Society
Historical profiles documenting the personal background, plus nomination and confirmation dates of previous associate justices of the U.S. Supreme Court: James Iredell
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February 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
#OTD February 10, 1790, the Senate confirmed James Iredell as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Justice Iredell served on Court until his death in 1799.
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Justice Iredell served on Court until his death in 1799.
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#OTD February 9, 1814, Samuel Tilden was born. He was a candidate in the 1876 election, that was resolved by an Election Commission. Learn more about the Election Commission, and the Justices on it, in the Society‘s documentary.
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SCHS Historical Documentaries | Supreme Court Historical Society
Documentaries covering landmark points on the timeline of Supreme Court history, including: FDR's court packing controversy, the contested 1876 election + John Marshall & Marbury v. Madison.
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February 9, 2025 at 9:15 PM
#OTD February 9, 1814, Samuel Tilden was born. He was a candidate in the 1876 election, that was resolved by an Election Commission. Learn more about the Election Commission, and the Justices on it, in the Society‘s documentary.
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#OTD February 8, 1941, Willis Van Devanter died.
Appointed to the Supreme Court by President William Howard Taft, Associate Justice Van Devanter served until his retirement in 1937.
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Appointed to the Supreme Court by President William Howard Taft, Associate Justice Van Devanter served until his retirement in 1937.
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Previous Associate Justices: Willis Van Devanter, 1911-1937 | Supreme Court Historical Society
Historical profiles documenting the personal background, plus nomination and confirmation dates of previous associate justices of the U.S. Supreme Court: Willis Van Devanter
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February 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
#OTD February 8, 1941, Willis Van Devanter died.
Appointed to the Supreme Court by President William Howard Taft, Associate Justice Van Devanter served until his retirement in 1937.
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Appointed to the Supreme Court by President William Howard Taft, Associate Justice Van Devanter served until his retirement in 1937.
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#OTD February 8, 1790, President George Washington nominated James Iredell as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Following his confirmation, Justice Iredell served on the Court until his death in 1799.
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Following his confirmation, Justice Iredell served on the Court until his death in 1799.
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Previous Associate Justices: James Iredell, 1790-1799 | Supreme Court Historical Society
Historical profiles documenting the personal background, plus nomination and confirmation dates of previous associate justices of the U.S. Supreme Court: James Iredell
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February 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
#OTD February 8, 1790, President George Washington nominated James Iredell as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Following his confirmation, Justice Iredell served on the Court until his death in 1799.
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Following his confirmation, Justice Iredell served on the Court until his death in 1799.
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#OTD February 7, 1826, Thomas Todd died.
Appointed to the Supreme Court by Thomas Jefferson in 1807, Associate Justice Todd served until his death in 1826.
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Appointed to the Supreme Court by Thomas Jefferson in 1807, Associate Justice Todd served until his death in 1826.
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Previous Associate Justices: Thomas Todd, 1807-1826 | Supreme Court Historical Society
Historical profiles documenting the personal background, plus nomination and confirmation dates of previous associate justices of the U.S. Supreme Court: Thomas Todd
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February 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
#OTD February 7, 1826, Thomas Todd died.
Appointed to the Supreme Court by Thomas Jefferson in 1807, Associate Justice Todd served until his death in 1826.
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Appointed to the Supreme Court by Thomas Jefferson in 1807, Associate Justice Todd served until his death in 1826.
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