Today in Supreme Court History: December 31, 1884

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12/31/1884: Justice Stanley Forman Reed's birthday.

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Syd Henderson 3 years ago

He retired in 1957 citing old age (he was 73) but lived to age 95 and died in 1980 after William O. Douglas. He was the last surviving justice appointed by FDR.

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