Today in Supreme Court History: February 24, 1930

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2/24/1930: Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes takes oath.

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Dan Schiavetta 3 years ago

Winner of the Charles Evans Hughes lookalike contest!

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Cal Cetín 3 years ago

If he hadn't been Chief Justice he'd have played a Chief Justice on TV.

Like Warren Burger.

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1. Dilan Esper 3 years ago
  
  Burger had that amazing deep voice too. He was truly out of central casting.
  
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