William O. Douglas [1898-1980] American Rank: 101 Judge, Former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
William Orville Douglas was an American jurist and politician who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Douglas was confirmed at the age of 40, one of the youngest justices appointed to the court. His term, lasting 36 years and 209 days, is the longest term in the history of the Supreme Court.
Douglas holds a number of records as a Supreme Court Justice, including the most opinions. He was the 79th person appointed and confirmed to the bench of that court. History, Alone, Anniversary, Freedom, Government, Legal, Marriage, Politics, Religion, Wisdom | |