Who appointed John Paul Stevens to the Supreme Court?
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Answer
Gerald Ford appointed John Paul Stevens to the Supreme Court on December 17, 1975. Stevens was nominated by Ford to replace retiring Justice William O. Douglas. He was confirmed by the Senate on December 19, 1975, and took office on December 21, 1975. Stevens served on the Supreme Court for 35 years, retiring on June 29, 2010.
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