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Who appointed Earl Warren to Supreme Court?
Dwight D. EisenhowerOctober 2, 1953
Earl Warren/Appointer
Why was Earl Warren important?
Earl Warren, (born March 19, 1891, Los Angeles, Calif., U.S.—died July 9, 1974, Washington, D.C.), American jurist, the 14th chief justice of the United States (1953–69), who presided over the Supreme Court during a period of sweeping changes in U.S. constitutional law, especially in the areas of race relations.
Who did Earl Warren replace?
The Warren Court was the period in the history of the Supreme Court of the United States during which Earl Warren served as Chief Justice. Warren replaced the deceased Fred M. Vinson as Chief Justice in 1953, and Warren remained in office until he retired in 1969. Warren was succeeded as Chief Justice by Warren Burger.
Who did Ike appoint to the Supreme Court?
Earl Warren1953
William J. Brennan Jr.1956Potter Stewart1958John Marshall Harlan II1955Charles Evans Whittaker1957
Dwight D. Eisenhower/Supreme Court judges appointed
Did Earl Warren have kids?
Virginia Warren
Nina WarrenJames Cleveland WarrenDorothy Warren KnightEarl Warren Jr.
Earl Warren/Children
Was Earl Warren liberal?
Although a Republican, Warren had broad bipartisan support because of his centrist to liberal views. He is the only person to have been elected to the governorship of California for three successive terms (in 1942, 1946, and 1950).
Where did Earl Warren go to high school?
University of California, Berkeley
Bakersfield High SchoolUC Berkeley School of Law
Earl Warren/Education
Was Earl Warren a recess appointment?
In 1938, he was elected Attorney General of California. In 1942, Warren was elected Governor of California, and he was twice re-elected. Eisenhower nominated Warren Chief Justice of the United States under a recess appointment. The Senate confirmed the appointment on March 1, 1954.
What was Earl Warren’s job prior to Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Earl Warren served in the military during World War I and later became a county district attorney. He won election to his home state’s governorship, holding that position from 1943 until 1953, and was then appointed chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Did Earl Warren have a wife?
Elisabeth Meyersm. 1925–1974
Earl Warren/Wife