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Supreme Court of the United States of America under Robert F. Kennedy (as of 1972)
Supreme Court of the United States of America under Robert F. Kennedy (as of 1972)
Chief Justice Hugo Black 1937-1971
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Appointed to the Supreme Court by President Roosevelt, Black was a staunch New Dealer and liberal. From early on, his brief involvement with the Clan brought certain tensions. But by 1969 any presumption of racial prejudice had long evaporated. After Chief Justice Earl Warren retired in 1969, Black was chosen by Robert Kennedy to replace him as Chief Justice. Black would serve under two years in the capacity of Chief Justice, before dying from a stroke in September 1971.
Abe Fortas 1965-1969
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Appointed by his very good friend Lyndon B. Johnson, Abe Fortas was expected to replace Warren as Chief Justice in 1968. However, partly due to etical breach allegations, a filibuster by Republicans killed any chance for his nomination. He would resign soon after, in the early days of Robert Kennedy's administration.
John Marshall Harlan II 1955-1971
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Appointed by President Eisenhower, Harlan was the son of another Justice, John Harlan Senior. Perhaps the greatest conservative voice in the Warren court, and later Black Court, Harlan would be a diligent member of the Supreme Court, all the way to his death in 1971.
Chief Justice William O. Douglas 1939-
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Appointed by President Roosevelt, Douglas is a charismatic and influential voice in the court, with a firm stance in Civil Rights and environmentalism, he grew very popular with Liberal America. Upon the death of Chief Justice Black, he was appointed by Robert Kennedy as his replacement. A extremely active and vocal Justice, Douglas is a respected figure.
Arthur Goldberg 1969-
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Appointed to the Supreme Court in 1962 by JFK, Goldberg would resign under the influence of President Johnson, to become Ambassador to the U.N. Aways enjoying a good relationship with the Kennedy family, Goldberg would be invited to return to the Supreme Court by Bobby, to take Abe Fortas seat. The only Supreme Court Justice to ever resign and then be re-nominated, he would prove a influential liberal voice in the court.
Homer Thornberry 1971-
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With the death of Justice Harlan II, Thornberry was selected by president Kennedy as a replacement for his seat. Innitially a choice of President Johnson, to replace Abe Fortas's spot back in 1968, Thornberry would end up being nominated by Kennedy to appease southern democrats in 1971. At times disapointingly moderate for Kennedy's taste, Thornberry would nevertheless be far from actual conservatism.
Thurgood Marshall 1967-
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Appointed by President Johnson in 1967, Thurgood Marshall is a dedicated civil rights activist and the first African American to be nominated to the Supreme Court. Some of his most inportant decisions would occur during Kennedy's two terms.
Byron White 1962-
Appointed by JFK back in 1962, White is a moderate in multiple stances. He would remain a respected figure in the Kennedy Administration, enjoying a friendly, relationship with the President.
Potter Stewart 1958-
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Appointed by President Eisenhower, Stewart was certainly the most moderate figure in Black and later Douglas Courts.
William Brennan Jr. 1956-
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Appointed by President Eisenhower, Brennan remains one of the most influential liberal figures in Supreme Court History. The pivotal figures in a number of historical decisions made since his appointment.
Harry Blackmun 1969-
Appointed by President Robert Kennedy, Blackmun was called by many the "Minnesota Gambit", due to the bet Kennedy took on his views. Know for his moderate to conservative views, Kennedy appointed him to replace Abe Fortas. His appointment was seem as a way to bridge the gap between his administration and the "progressive" Republicans that were quickly gaining strength on their Party. The Gambit would pay off espetacularly for Kennedy, as Blackmun would eventually become one of the most liberal justices in history.
Julia Cooper Mack 1971-
Appointed by President Robert Kennedy in 1971 to replace late judge Harlam, Mack would be the first female to reach the position of Supreme court Justice, as well as the first female African-American. This landmark appointment, accomplished during the height of Kennedy's popularity in office, marked much of what his administration desired to inspire. Mack remains a important figure, noted for her liberal views.
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The Black Court 1969-1971
Chief Justice Hugo Black
Justice Abe Fortas (retired in 1969)
Justice William Brennan Jr.
Justice William O. Cooper
Justice Potter Stewart
Justice John Marshall Harlan II
Justice Byron White
Justice Thurgood Marshall
Justice Arthur Goldberg (replaced Earl Warren)
Justice Harry Blackmun (replaced Abe Fortas)
The Cooper Court 1971-
Chief Justice William O. Cooper
Justice William Brennan Jr.
Justice Potter Stewart
Justice John Marshall Harlan II (Died in 1971)
Justice Byron White
Justice Thurgood Marshall
Justice Arthur Goldberg
Justice Harry Blackmun
Justice Julia Cooper Mack (replaced Black)
Justice Homer Thornberry (replaced Harlam)
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Jesus all these names and replacements can be exausting. Long overdue, but here it is. I was very surprised with the sheer dominance of liberals. Almost everyone here was a Justice IOTL. Almost all liberals or centrists.
Chief Justice Hugo Black 1937-1971
View attachment 349016
Appointed to the Supreme Court by President Roosevelt, Black was a staunch New Dealer and liberal. From early on, his brief involvement with the Clan brought certain tensions. But by 1969 any presumption of racial prejudice had long evaporated. After Chief Justice Earl Warren retired in 1969, Black was chosen by Robert Kennedy to replace him as Chief Justice. Black would serve under two years in the capacity of Chief Justice, before dying from a stroke in September 1971.
Abe Fortas 1965-1969
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Appointed by his very good friend Lyndon B. Johnson, Abe Fortas was expected to replace Warren as Chief Justice in 1968. However, partly due to etical breach allegations, a filibuster by Republicans killed any chance for his nomination. He would resign soon after, in the early days of Robert Kennedy's administration.
John Marshall Harlan II 1955-1971
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Appointed by President Eisenhower, Harlan was the son of another Justice, John Harlan Senior. Perhaps the greatest conservative voice in the Warren court, and later Black Court, Harlan would be a diligent member of the Supreme Court, all the way to his death in 1971.
Chief Justice William O. Douglas 1939-
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Appointed by President Roosevelt, Douglas is a charismatic and influential voice in the court, with a firm stance in Civil Rights and environmentalism, he grew very popular with Liberal America. Upon the death of Chief Justice Black, he was appointed by Robert Kennedy as his replacement. A extremely active and vocal Justice, Douglas is a respected figure.
Arthur Goldberg 1969-
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Appointed to the Supreme Court in 1962 by JFK, Goldberg would resign under the influence of President Johnson, to become Ambassador to the U.N. Aways enjoying a good relationship with the Kennedy family, Goldberg would be invited to return to the Supreme Court by Bobby, to take Abe Fortas seat. The only Supreme Court Justice to ever resign and then be re-nominated, he would prove a influential liberal voice in the court.
Homer Thornberry 1971-
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With the death of Justice Harlan II, Thornberry was selected by president Kennedy as a replacement for his seat. Innitially a choice of President Johnson, to replace Abe Fortas's spot back in 1968, Thornberry would end up being nominated by Kennedy to appease southern democrats in 1971. At times disapointingly moderate for Kennedy's taste, Thornberry would nevertheless be far from actual conservatism.
Thurgood Marshall 1967-
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Appointed by President Johnson in 1967, Thurgood Marshall is a dedicated civil rights activist and the first African American to be nominated to the Supreme Court. Some of his most inportant decisions would occur during Kennedy's two terms.
Byron White 1962-
Appointed by JFK back in 1962, White is a moderate in multiple stances. He would remain a respected figure in the Kennedy Administration, enjoying a friendly, relationship with the President.
Potter Stewart 1958-
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Appointed by President Eisenhower, Stewart was certainly the most moderate figure in Black and later Douglas Courts.
William Brennan Jr. 1956-
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Appointed by President Eisenhower, Brennan remains one of the most influential liberal figures in Supreme Court History. The pivotal figures in a number of historical decisions made since his appointment.
Harry Blackmun 1969-
Appointed by President Robert Kennedy, Blackmun was called by many the "Minnesota Gambit", due to the bet Kennedy took on his views. Know for his moderate to conservative views, Kennedy appointed him to replace Abe Fortas. His appointment was seem as a way to bridge the gap between his administration and the "progressive" Republicans that were quickly gaining strength on their Party. The Gambit would pay off espetacularly for Kennedy, as Blackmun would eventually become one of the most liberal justices in history.
Julia Cooper Mack 1971-
Appointed by President Robert Kennedy in 1971 to replace late judge Harlam, Mack would be the first female to reach the position of Supreme court Justice, as well as the first female African-American. This landmark appointment, accomplished during the height of Kennedy's popularity in office, marked much of what his administration desired to inspire. Mack remains a important figure, noted for her liberal views.
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The Black Court 1969-1971
Chief Justice Hugo Black
Justice Abe Fortas (retired in 1969)
Justice William Brennan Jr.
Justice William O. Cooper
Justice Potter Stewart
Justice John Marshall Harlan II
Justice Byron White
Justice Thurgood Marshall
Justice Arthur Goldberg (replaced Earl Warren)
Justice Harry Blackmun (replaced Abe Fortas)
The Cooper Court 1971-
Chief Justice William O. Cooper
Justice William Brennan Jr.
Justice Potter Stewart
Justice John Marshall Harlan II (Died in 1971)
Justice Byron White
Justice Thurgood Marshall
Justice Arthur Goldberg
Justice Harry Blackmun
Justice Julia Cooper Mack (replaced Black)
Justice Homer Thornberry (replaced Harlam)
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Jesus all these names and replacements can be exausting. Long overdue, but here it is. I was very surprised with the sheer dominance of liberals. Almost everyone here was a Justice IOTL. Almost all liberals or centrists.