Justice Charles Evans Whittaker #91 (1901-1973), Potter Stewart #92 (1917-2002)

Board #146 Justice Charles Evans Whittaker #91 (1901-1973), Potter Stewart #92 (1917-2002)

Justice Charles Evans Whittaker #91 (1901-1973) was a nominee to the court by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. He was accepted to the court by acclimatation on March 25, 1957. His longevity on the court was for a short period of slightly over five years. The board includes two photographs of Justice Whittaker, one in his robes one in civilian attire. The executed autograph of Justice Whittaker is found on a clipped newsprint displaying the composition of the court on October 14, 1958. (he suffered an emotional breakdown and retired from court service. He reemerged chief counsel of G.M.)

Potter Stewart #92 (1917-2002) was the last justice nominated by President Eisenhower. Stewart penned many landmark decisions of the court. Many criminal cases. For instance: Chimel v California; Griswold v Conn. And others of note. His autograph is found on a 4 x 5 card and he too, has two photographs where in one he is shown in his court attire. The Supreme Court motto: equal justice under law is also displayed of the court building itself.

Board: 146.

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