John J. Parker

John Johnston Parker (November 20, 1885 - March 17, 1958) was an American federal judge and an unsuccessful nominee to the United States Supreme Court.

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November 20 - 1885 - March 17 - 1958 - American - United States Supreme Court

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Parker was born in Monroe, North Carolina and he graduated from the University of North Carolina. Parker was a private attorney and he ran for political office three times as a Republican. Parker was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in 1925.

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Monroe, North Carolina - University of North Carolina - Republican - United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit - 1925

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Parker was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Herbert Hoover on March 31, 1930. Parker's nomination was opposed by labor groups due to a decision he had written regarding the United Mine Workers and Yellow-Dog contracts and by the NAACP due to remarks he had made in 1920 about African-Americans while a candidate for Governor of North Carolina.

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Herbert Hoover - March 31 - 1930 - United Mine Workers - NAACP - 1920 - North Carolina

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Parker's nomination was rejected by the Senate in a 41-39 vote and he remained on the Court of Appeals until his death.

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