Tom C. Clark
Attorney General of the United States
Born
September 23rd, 1899
126 years ago
Died
1977
48 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 59th Attorney General of the United States from 1945 to 1949. Played a significant role in various legal matters during the Truman administration. Appointed to the Supreme Court in 1949 and served until 1967, contributing to numerous landmark decisions. Resigned from the Court to support the civil rights movement, signaling a commitment to social justice.
Served as Attorney General under President Truman
Served as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
Supported civil rights during Supreme Court tenure
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