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Robert Houghwout Jackson Born February 13, 1892, Spring Creek, PA
Served July 11, 1941 – October 9, 1954 (13 years, 2 months) Appointed by (Democratic) Left the seat Died in office Seat Associate Seat 10 Predecessor Harlan Fiske Stone Successor John Marshall Harlan II Appointment record June 12, 1941 Nominated July 7, 1941 Confirmed (voice vote) July 11, 1941 Commissioned July 11, 1941 Judicial oath October 9, 1954 Died in office