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Arthur Joseph Goldberg Born August 8, 1908, Chicago, IL
Served October 1, 1962 – July 25, 1965 (2 years, 9 months) Appointed by (Democratic) Left the seat Resigned Seat Associate Seat 3 Predecessor Felix Frankfurter Successor Abe Fortas Appointment record August 31, 1962 Nominated September 25, 1962 Confirmed (voice vote) September 28, 1962 Commissioned October 1, 1962 Judicial oath July 25, 1965 Resigned Sources differ. The Supreme Court's list gives July 25, 1965; the Federal Judicial Center gives
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