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Judge Sherman Minton

Judge

Supreme Court of the United States

Sherman Minton served as Judge on the Supreme Court of the United States from 1949 to 1965. The appointment came from Harry Truman in 1949. Education: LL.M. from Yale University. Earlier federal service: Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Harry Truman
Active
1941 – 1965
Party
Democratic

Education

  • LL.M.Yale University (1916)

Career History

  • JudgeSupreme Court of the United States (1949 – 1965) — appointed by Harry Truman
  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (1941 – 1949) — appointed by Franklin Roosevelt
  • Administrative assistant and liaison to military agencies1941 – present
  • U.S. senator from Indiana1935 – 1941
  • Counselor1933 – 1934
  • Private practice1928 – 1933
  • Private practice1925 – 1928
  • Private practice1919 – 1925
  • U.S. Army captain1917 – 1919
  • Private practice1916 – 1917

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Minton will decide any matter.