John Paul Stevens #101 (1920-2019)
John Paul Stevens #101 (1920-2019). Justice Stevens autographs a first day cover postmarked February 2, 1985 depicting revolutionary patriot Charles Carroll.
Justice John Marshall Harlan #89 (1899-1971)
Justice John Marshall Harlan #89 (1899-1971). Justice Harlan autographs a letter on Supreme Court letterhead dated May 14, 1960, thanking one William stanhope for the birthday wish. There are three photographs: one displaying the Justice in his robes a candid shot of the Justice in a suit and a picture of the Justice as the newest member of the earl warren court.
John Marshall Harlan II #89 (1899-1971), Arthur Goldberg #94 (1908-1990)
John Marshall Harlan II #89 (1899-1971) Justice Harlan’s grandfather sat on the supreme court from (1877-1911). Justice Harlan II was a nomination made by President Eisenhower and he autographs a letter on supreme court stationary dated October 24, 1955, addressed to Mr. Phillip Maroney.
Justice John McLean #21 (1785-1861)
Justice John McLean #21 (1785-1861) wrote a letter to the postal department on 18 February 1825 commencing “SIR”. (197 years ago.)
When he wrote this, he was the postmaster general of the United States. Four years later he was nominated to the supreme court by Andrew Jackson, president.
Chief Justice Morrison Waite #43 (1816-1888), Justice John Marshall Harlan #44 (1833-1911)
Chief Justice Morrison Waite #43 (1816-1888), Justice John Marshall Harlan #44 (1833-1911)
John Paul Stevens #101(1920-2019)
John Paul Stevens #101(1920-2019) autographed a matted photograph. Also displayed is a photograph of the President who nominated him to the Supreme Court, Gerald Ford. Both signatures are certified as authentic. (Note: the autograph of President Ford found below his autographed photograph is presumed an autopen duplicate.)
Stevens was considered by many to have been one of the most intelligent, affable respectful and intelligent Justices ever to sit upon the court. (this writer has seen many more with that kind of spirit.) his demeanor contributed widely to his popularity.
John Marshall Harlan #44 (1833-1911)
John Marshall Harlan #44 (1833-1911) Justice Harlan was nominated to the court by President Rutherford Hayes who took his seat by acclamation in 1881. Harlan was born in Kentucky to a slaveholding family but he was the only Justice to dissent in the case of Plessey v Ferguson. Until the 1880’s white and black Americans mixed freely.
John Paul Stevens #101 (1920-2019)
Justice John Paul Stevens #101 (1920-2019) Justice Stevens was nominated to the Court by President Gerald Ford and subsequently served on the Court for the next 35 years. Stevens attended Northwestern Law and graduated first in his class. Thereafter Stevens served as a clerk for Supreme Court Associate Justice Wiley Rutledge. Stevens autographs an undated chambers card.
John Paul Stevens #101 (1920 – 2019)
John Paul Stevens #101 (1920 – 2019) in modern day he served longer than the great majority of the Justices. Only 6 men have eclipsed 34 years of service. William O. Douglas has the record on the Court, as he holds most all records: he remained on the Court for 36 years 209 days.
John McLean #21 (1785-1861)
John McLean #21 (1785-1861) was born in new jersey and founded in that state the newspaper, western star subsequently president James Monroe appointed him postmaster general.
Stevens, Souter & Ginsburg
The following is a co-signors board depicting Justices John Paul Stevens #101 (1920-2019), David Souter #105 (1939- ) and Ruth Bader Ginsburg #107 (1933-2020). These three Justices served the United States Supreme Court and our country for a total aggregate time of 81 years on the court. Only retired Justice Souter remains with the living.
John Marshall Harlan II #89 (1899-1971), William J. Brennan, Jr. #90 (1908-1997)
John Marshall Harlan II #89 (1899-1971) Harlan was nominated to the Court by Dwight D. Eisenhower he was accepted by the senate and was sworn on March 28, 1955.
William J. Brennan, Jr. #90 (1908-1997) had no forefather on the Court he was nominated the old-fashioned way. Brennan stayed on the Court for thirty-three years.