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United States portal. v. t. e. 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.
William O. Douglas was a public official, legal educator, and associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, best known for his consistent and outspoken defense of civil liberties. His 36 12 years of service on the Supreme Court constituted the longest tenure in U.S. history.
Learn about the life and career of William O. Douglas, the longest-serving Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Find out how he became a law professor, a securities regulator, and a Supreme Court nominee under FDR.
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 and authored many opinions that expressed his views on individual rights, such as free speech.
Creador de registros judiciales. Durante su mandato en la Corte Suprema, Douglas estableció una serie de récords, todos los cuales aún se mantienen. Se sentó en la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos durante más de treinta y seis años (1939-1975), más tiempo que cualquier otro juez.
Learn about the life and legacy of William O. Douglas, a Supreme Court Justice who fought for the preservation of wild places and individual freedom. Watch the trailer of the film project that celebrates his courage and vision.
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 justice in the Court's history. Both on and off the Court, Douglas was outspoken in his support for individual rights and for preserving the natural environment.
