US Supreme Court justice from 1958 to 1981 (1915-1985) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Potter Stewart (January 23, 1915 – December 7, 1985) was an American judge. He was the Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1958 through 1981. During his tenure, he made, among other areas, major contributions to criminal justice reform, civil rights, access to the courts, and views of the Fourth Amendment.[1]
Potter Stewart | |
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Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States | |
In office October 14, 1958 – July 3, 1981 | |
Nominated by | Dwight Eisenhower |
Preceded by | Harold Burton |
Succeeded by | Sandra Day O'Connor |
Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit | |
In office April 27, 1954 – October 14, 1958 | |
Nominated by | Dwight Eisenhower |
Preceded by | Xenophon Hicks |
Succeeded by | Lester Cecil |
Personal details | |
Born | Jackson, Michigan, U.S. | January 23, 1915
Died | December 7, 1985 70) Hanover, New Hampshire, U.S. | (aged
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Yale University (BA, LLB) |
Stewart died of a stroke at his Hanover, New Hampshire home on December 7, 1985, aged 70.
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