Henry Friendly

Henry Jacob Friendly (July 3, 1903 in Elmira, New York - 1986) served as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on active service from 1959 through 1974 and in senior status from 1974 to 1986. He was appointed by President Eisenhower. He served as the Chief judge for the circuit from 1971 to 1973. Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter once called Friendly the "best judge now writing opinions on the American scene".

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July 3 - 1903 - Elmira, New York - United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit - Eisenhower - Supreme Court - Justice - Felix Frankfurter

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He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977.

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Presidential Medal of Freedom - 1977

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The current Chief Justice of the United States, John Roberts clerked for Judge Friendly from 1979 to 1980.

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Chief Justice of the United States - John Roberts

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