Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (1899-1977) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thomas Campbell Clark (September 23, 1899 – June 13, 1977) was an American lawyer. He was the 59th United States Attorney General from 1945 to 1949. He was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1949 to 1967.[2]
Tom C. Clark | |
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Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States | |
In office August 19, 1949 – June 12, 1967[1] | |
Nominated by | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Frank Murphy |
Succeeded by | Thurgood Marshall |
59th United States Attorney General | |
In office June 27, 1945 – July 26, 1949 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Francis Biddle |
Succeeded by | Howard McGrath |
United States Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division | |
In office 1943–1945 | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Wendell Berge |
Succeeded by | Theron Caudle |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Campbell Clark September 23, 1899 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
Died | June 13, 1977 77) New York City, New York, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) |
Mary Ramsey (m. 1924) |
Children | 3, including Ramsey |
Education | University of Texas, Austin (BA, LLB) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | United States National Guard |
Unit | Texas National Guard |
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