Which U.S. President appointed Rehnquist to the Supreme Court initially?
Ronald Reagan
Gerald Ford
Lyndon B. Johnson
Richard Nixon
Answer
Rehnquist's initial appointment to the Supreme Court was made by President Richard Nixon in 1971. He was nominated as an Associate Justice and served in this capacity until 1986 when President Ronald Reagan elevated him to the position of Chief Justice, a role he held until his passing in 2005.
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