Today in Supreme Court History: April 29, 1745

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4/29/1745: Chief Justice Oliver Ellsworth was born.

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Dan Schiavetta 5 years ago

Like John Jay, he was important in other phases of his life but his impact as Chief Justice was negligible.

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