15th Chief Justice of the U.S. SUPREME COURT (1969-86)
Burger, Warren Earl
Born September 17, 1907, in St. Paul, MN
Died June 25, 1995, in Alexandria, VA
Federal Judicial Service:
U. S. Court of Appeals for District of Columbia Circuit
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on January 12, 1956, to a seat vacated by
Harold M. Stephens; Confirmed by the Senate on March 28, 1956, and received
commission on March 29, 1956. Service terminated on June 23, 1969, due to
appointment to another judicial position.
Supreme Court of the United States, Chief Justice
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on May 23, 1969, to a seat vacated by Earl
Warren; Confirmed by the Senate on June 9, 1969, and received commission on
June 23, 1969. Assumed senior status on September 26, 1986. Service terminated
on June 25, 1995, due to death.
Education:
St. Paul College of Law, LL.B., 1931
Professional Career:
Private practice, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1931-1953
Instructor in contracts and trusts, St. Paul College of Law, 1931-1948
Assistant U.S. attorney general, Civil Litigation Division, U.S. Dept. of
Justice, 1953-1956
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