Today in Supreme Court History: April 16, 1962

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4/16/1962: Justice Byron White takes oath.

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Rev. Arthur L. Kirkland 5 years ago

Justice White was a good man but a far better runner than judge.

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Dan Schiavetta 5 years ago

Not a great thinker. Decided every case as it came. Left no mark. Was usually on the wrong side of things. But , as Arthur says, a good man.

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