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Morrison Remick "Mott" Waite (November 29, 1816 – March 23, 1888) was an American attorney, jurist, and politician from Ohio who served as the seventh chief justice of the United States from 1874 until his death in 1888.
15 de abr. de 2024 · Morrison Remick Waite was the seventh chief justice of the United States (1874–88), who frequently spoke for the Supreme Court in interpreting the post-Civil War constitutional amendments and in redefining governmental jurisdiction over commerce in view of the great expansion of American business.
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Read about how U.S. Supreme Court Justice Morrison R. Waite got to the Court, including his education, career, and confirmation process.
Waite was a surprise choice for the chief justice position. Grant had offered the position to another candidate who turned him down. Grant approached three others but they withdrew when the Senate threatened rejection.
27 de jun. de 2018 · Morrison Remick Waite served as chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1874 to 1888. Waite's rise to national prominence came unexpectedly. Although a distinguished lawyer in Ohio, he had never argued before the Supreme Court.
Morrison R. Waite was the 7th Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, succeeding Salmon Portland Chase. He was nominated on January 19, 1874 by President Ulysses S. Grant. Waite was the third nominee for the seat, following two nominees whom Grant had withdrawn when the Senate signaled its opposition.
25 de mar. de 2024 · Morrison Waite, the seventh chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, participated in several cases in the late 19th century interpreting the First Amendment, including a landmark case in which Waite authored the opinion upholding a law prohibiting polygamy against a free exercise of religion challenge.
