Sherman Minton #87 (1890-1965)

Board #179b - Sherman Minton #87 (1890-1965)

Sherman Minton #87 (1890-1965) : Sherman Minton was nominated to the Supreme Court by Harry S. Truman with whom Minton was friendly with during their joint time in the U.S. Senate. later when Truman nominated Minton to the U.S. Supreme Court the New York Times and the Washington Post suggested Truman was again favoring his friends for high posts to the exclusion of others. he was, but he was the President. Minton was approved by the Senate in October 1949 by a 48 to 16 vote. Minton took his seat. During his seven years on the bench Minton was plagued with health problems.

The board presents a chambers card and envelope signed by Minton. he dates this effort 11/04/1949. there are 4 photographs of Justice Minton: 1. Shows him with his wife, Gertrude. 2, Shows him in a meeting with others. 3. He is again with his wife who didn’t select the goofy hat and 4. Is a portrait. there is a first day cover reference Supreme Court Justices and an original signed print of the Supreme Court building.

Board: 179b

Offered For: $3100