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    Chief justice of the United States from 1789 to 1795

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    John Jay (December 23 [ O.S. December 12], 1745 – May 17, 1829) was an American statesman, diplomat, abolitionist, signatory of the Treaty of Paris, and a Founding Father of the United States. He served as the second governor of New York and the first chief justice of the United States.

  2. Jan 28, 2010 · John Jay was an American statesman and Founding Father who served the United States in numerous government offices, including the Supreme Court where he served as the first chief justice.

  3. Mar 15, 2024 · John Jay was a Founding Father of the United States who served the new nation in both law and diplomacy. He established important judicial precedents as the first chief justice of the United States (1789–95) and negotiated the Jay Treaty of 1794, which settled major grievances with Great Britain.

  4. Apr 2, 2014 · One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, John Jay is known as one of the writers of 'The Federalist Papers' and for being the nation's first chief justice of the Supreme Court.

  5. Dec 13, 2023 · Born December 12, 1745, in New York City. Appointed by George Washington as the First Chief Justice of the United States. Served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from September 26, 1789, to June 29, 1795. Second Governor of New York State and served from July 1, 1795, to June 30, 1801.

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