William Orville Douglas (October 16, 1898 – January 19, 1980) was an American jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1939 to 1975. …

Jan 15, 2025 · William O. Douglas (born October 16, 1898, Maine, Minnesota, U.S.—died January 19, 1980, Washington, D.C.) was a public official, legal educator, and associate …

Douglas was appointed Associate Justice of the Supreme Court by President Roosevelt and confirmed on April 4, 1939. Douglas was well-known for his strict commitment to civil liberties …

Jul 26, 2023 · William O. Douglas (1898–1980), the longest-serving justice in the history of the Supreme Court, sat on the Court from 1939 to 1975. He was one of the Court’s most …

Douglas had the longest tenure of any Justice, serving on the Supreme Court for thirty-six years, spanning the careers of five Chief Justices. He retired on November 12, 1975, and died on …

Douglas would serve as a Justice for over 36 years, the longest tenure in Supreme Court history. Douglas became known for his strong liberal views and commitment to civil liberties. He took a …

Nov 15, 2004 · William O. Douglas, who grew up in Yakima, was appointed to the United States Supreme Court at the age of 40 and served for more than 36 years, longer than any other …

Nicknamed "Wild Bill," Justice Douglas was an avid outdoorsman and an advocate for the environmental movement, so he had been identified by members of The Ozark Society as a …

May 14, 2018 · William Orville Douglas, a legal educator, new deal reformer, environmental advocate, and prolific author, was an outspoken and controversial associate justice on the …

As the longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history (1939-1975), Douglas participated in major changes in American politics and society. He was well known for taking controversial …