Earl Warren
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Twentieth Century
- Categories: Law, Legal History, Courts
- Subcategories: Trials, Judges, Lawyers, Supreme Court, U.S.
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, American History 1951-present
Article abstract: Warren was Chief Justice of the United States between 1953 and 1969; under his leadership, landmark decisions were reached striking down existing practices in the areas of racial segregation, limitations on political association, voting apportionment, the investigation of criminal suspects, and other controversial issues.
Early Life
On March 19, 1891, Earl Warren was born in Los Angeles, California. His father, Methias Warren, was a Norwegian immigrant who had come to the United States during his adolescence and for many years worked as...
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