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Edward Douglass White

Associate Justice

Supreme Court of the United States

In this role on August 3, 1908

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December 19, 1910 — May 19, 1921
Chief Justice
Supreme Court of the United States

Appointed by Taft
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March 12, 1894 — December 18, 1910
Associate Justice
Supreme Court of the United States

Appointed by Cleveland
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