Henry Wade
American soldier and lawyer
Born
Died
2001
25 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Served as a soldier during World War II. Later became a prominent lawyer, known for his role in the landmark 1973 Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, which addressed issues related to abortion rights. Wade's legal arguments and contributions to the case had a significant effect on the legal landscape of reproductive rights in the United States.
Served in World War II
Argued in Roe v. Wade
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