When did Hughes retire as Chief Justice?
1941
1939
1943
1945
Answer
Hughes retired as Chief Justice in 1941, after serving for 11 years. He was appointed by President Hoover in 1930 and presided over the Court during a tumultuous period in American history, including the Great Depression and the New Deal. Hughes's tenure was marked by his conservative judicial philosophy and his efforts to maintain the Court's independence from political influence.
Unveiling Justice: The Legacy of Charles Evans Hughes
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