William Rehnquist

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William Hubbs Rehnquist (October 1, 1924 – September 3, 2005) was an American lawyer, jurist and political figure, who served as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States from 1972 until 1986 and as the 16th Chief Justice from 1986 until his death in 2005. A stalwart proponent of federalism, his legacy includes the first modern limits on Congress's power under the Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution.

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October 1 - 1924 - September 3 - 2005 - American lawyer - Jurist - Political figure - Associate Justice - Supreme Court of the United States - 1972 - 1986 - Chief Justice - Federalism - Commerce Clause - United States Constitution

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Rehnquist served as a law clerk for Justice Robert H. Jackson and as Assistant Attorney General during the administration of President Richard Nixon. In 1971, Nixon nominated Rehnquist to the U.S. Supreme Court as an Associate Justice; Rehnquist took his seat in 1972. In 1986, Ronald Reagan elevated him to the position of Chief Justice. He went on to preside over the court as Chief Justice for 19 years until his death in 2005, making him the fourth-longest-serving Chief Justice after Melville Fuller, Roger Taney and John Marshall.

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Law clerk - Justice - Robert H. Jackson - Assistant Attorney General - President - Richard Nixon - 1971 - 1972 - Ronald Reagan - Melville Fuller - Roger Taney - John Marshall

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