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| − | '''George Shiras, Jr.''' was an [[Associate Justice]] of the [[Supreme Court of the United States]] for 11 years.<ref name="jrank">{{cite web|url=http://law.jrank.org/pages/10267/Shiras-George-Jr.html|title=George Shiras, Jr.|format=HTML|language=English|work=law.jrank}}</ref> | + | '''George Shiras, Jr.''' was an [[Associate Justice]] of the [[Supreme Court of the United States]] for 11 years.<ref name="jrank">{{cite web|url=http://law.jrank.org/pages/10267/Shiras-George-Jr.html|title=George Shiras, Jr.|format=HTML|language=English|work=law.jrank}}</ref> He is known for casting the swing vote which struck down the federal [[income tax]] - leading to the ratification of the [[16th Amendment]].<ref name="jrank"/> He was also known for supporting individuals who challenged government power.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oyez.org/justices/george_shiras_jr|title=George Shiras, Jr.|language=English|work=Oyez|publisher=Chicago-Kent School of Law|format=HTML}}</ref> |
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| George Shiras, Jr. | |
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| Former Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court From: July 26, 1892 – February 23, 1903 | |
| Nominator | Benjamin Harrison |
| Predecessor | Joseph P. Bradley |
| Successor | William R. Day |
| Information | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Lillie E. Kennedy |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
George Shiras, Jr. was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States for 11 years.[1] He is known for casting the swing vote which struck down the federal income tax - leading to the ratification of the 16th Amendment.[1] He was also known for supporting individuals who challenged government power.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 George Shiras, Jr. (English) (HTML). law.jrank.
- ↑ George Shiras, Jr. (English) (HTML). Oyez. Chicago-Kent School of Law.