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How old was John Paul Stevens when he began serving on the Supreme Court?
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John Paul Stevens began serving on the Supreme Court when he was 55 years old. He was appointed by President Gerald Ford on December 17, 1975, to replace retiring Justice William O. Douglas. Stevens served on the Supreme Court for 34 years, until he retired on June 29, 2010.
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