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When did Hughes become Chief Justice?

  • 1930

  • 1928

  • 1932

  • 1934

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In 1930, Charles Evans Hughes was appointed Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. He had previously served as Secretary of State under President Warren G. Harding and as a Republican candidate for President in 1916. As Chief Justice, Hughes played a significant role in shaping the Court's decisions during a period of economic and social change.
Unveiling Justice: The Legacy of Charles Evans Hughes

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