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Which President appointed Holmes to the Supreme Court?

  • Abraham Lincoln

  • Woodrow Wilson

  • Theodore Roosevelt

  • Franklin D. Roosevelt

Answer

Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, appointed Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. to the Supreme Court in 1902. Holmes served as an Associate Justice for over 30 years, leaving a lasting impact on American jurisprudence. Known for his brilliant legal mind and progressive views, Holmes's opinions contributed significantly to the development of modern constitutional law and civil liberties.
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