William douglas biography
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William O. Douglas
US Supreme Court justice from 1939 to 1975
For other people named William Douglas, see William Douglas (disambiguation).
William O. Douglas | |
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Douglas in the 1930s | |
| In office April 17, 1939 – November 12, 1975[1] | |
| Nominated by | Franklin D.
Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Louis Brandeis |
| Succeeded by | John Paul Stevens |
| In office August 17, 1937 – April 15, 1939 | |
| President | Franklin D.
Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | James M. Landis |
| Succeeded by | Jerome Frank |
| In office January 24, 1936 – April 15, 1939 | |
| President | Franklin D.
Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Leon Henderson |
| Born | William Orville Douglas (1898-10-16)October 16, 1898 Maine Township, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | January 19, 1980(1980-01-19) (aged 81) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
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