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United States portal. v. t. e. William Orville Douglas (October 16, 1898 – January 19, 1980) was an American jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1939 to 1975.
William O. Douglas (born October 16, 1898, Maine, Minnesota, U.S.—died January 19, 1980, Washington, D.C.) was a public official, legal educator, and associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, best known for his consistent and outspoken defense of civil liberties.
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Learn about the life and career of William O. Douglas, the longest-serving Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Find out how he became a law professor, a securities regulator, and a Supreme Court nominee under FDR.
Determined and competitive in nature, William O. Douglas set the record for longest continuous service on the Supreme Court. Douglas was born on October 16, 1898, in Maine, Minnesota, to Julia Fisk and Reverend William Douglas.
William O. Douglas, who grew up in Yakima, was appointed to the United States Supreme Court at the age of 40 and served for more than 36 years, longer than any other justice in the Court's history. Both on and off the Court, Douglas was outspoken in his support for individual rights and for preserving the natural environment.
Learn about the life and career of William O. Douglas, who served as a Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court for over 36 years. Find out his views on civil liberties, free speech, environmental protection, and more.
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Sep 9, 2022 · Learn about the life and legacy of William O. Douglas, the longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history and a champion of the Pacific Northwest. Explore his contributions to civil rights, environmental protection, and Oregon's wild places.
