Warren, Earl

1. A political leader and judge of the twentieth century. Warren was governor of California before being named chief justice of the Supreme Court in 1953, and he served on the Court until 1969. His time as chief justice was marked by boldness in interpreting the Constitution ; the “Warren Court” often brought the Constitution to the support of the disadvantaged. ( See Brown versus Board of Educationand Miranda decision). Warren also led a government commission investigating the assassination of President John F. Kennedy ( see Lee Harvey Oswald ).

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In the 1960s, billboards in conservative parts of the country urged, “Impeach Earl Warren,” the liberal chief justice.

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Brennan enjoyed some unusually choice opinion assignments in his first term thanks to Chief Justice Earl Warren.

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Earl Warren, a liberal Republican governor elected with Tribune backing, became more and more progressive as he aged.

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One is Anthony Kennedy, whose father was a prominent Sacramento lawyer who palled around with Earl Warren.

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Chief Justice Earl Warren had been a three-term governor of California.

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I recall seeing a sign on a certain billboard "Impeach Earl Warren."

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To all whom this present writing shall come, John Earl Warren sendeth greeting.

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Chief Justice Earl Warren administered the oath of office for the fifth time.

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