Tom C. Clark #86 (1899-1977)

Board 136a - Tom C.. Clark #86 (1899-1977)

Tom C. Clark #86 (1899-1977) served as the 59th Attorney General and in 1949 Harry S. Justice ClarTruman nominated his to the United States Supreme Court. Clark remains the singular supreme court justice from Texas to serve on the Supreme Court.

Clark was admitted to the court on August 18, 1949. He dates the chambers card bearing his signature September 22, 1949, 33 days after his confirmation.

The board contains a photograph of the entire court which was taken after August 1965 because the newest Justice here shows Abe Fortas as the newest serving justice while Justice Clark is in the front row.

The Justice is pictured in his court robes, in the company of William O. Douglas,. In everyday dress, with his son, Ramsey Clark and his family which includes his wife Mary and Tom and all children.

When he became aware his son Ramsey Clark was about to be named Attorney General, he retired to avoid any conflict.

The board is # 136a

Offered for: $2700.