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Harlan Fiske Stone
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| 12th Chief Justice of the United States | |
| In office July 3, 1941 – April 22, 1946 |
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| Nominated by | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Charles Evans Hughes |
| Succeeded by | Fred M. Vinson |
| Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court | |
| In office February 5, 1925 – July 3, 1941 |
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| Nominated by | Calvin Coolidge |
| Preceded by | Joseph McKenna |
| Succeeded by | Robert H. Jackson |
| 52nd United States Attorney General | |
| In office April 7, 1924 – March 1, 1925 |
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| Nominated by | Calvin Coolidge |
| Preceded by | Harry M. Daugherty |
| Succeeded by | John G. Sargent |
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Harlan Fiske Stone
October 11, 1872 Chesterfield, New Hampshire, United States |
| Died | April 22, 1946 (aged 73) Washington, D.C., United States |
| Spouse | Agnes E. Harvey (1899 - 1946, his death) |
| Children | Marshall Harvey Stone Lauson Harvey Stone |
| Alma mater | Amherst College, Columbia University |
Harlan Fiske Stone (born October 11, 1872 – died April 22, 1946) was an important American lawyer and judge. He held several very important jobs in the United States government. He was known for his smart legal thinking and his dedication to justice.
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Who Was Harlan Fiske Stone?
Harlan Fiske Stone was a highly respected legal mind. He started his career as a lawyer and later became a professor. He eventually rose to the highest levels of the American legal system. He served as the head of the Columbia Law School, a famous law school. Later, he became the chief lawyer for the U.S. government. Finally, he became a judge on the country's most important court.
Early Life and Education
Harlan Fiske Stone was born in Chesterfield, New Hampshire. This was a small town in the state of New Hampshire. He grew up in a time when the United States was changing a lot. He went to Amherst College for his college education. After that, he studied law at Columbia University. He worked very hard and became a skilled lawyer.
A Career in Law and Government
After finishing law school, Stone became a successful lawyer. He also taught law at Columbia Law School. He even became the dean of the law school. This means he was in charge of the whole school.
In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge chose Stone for a big job. He became the United States Attorney General. This person is the main lawyer for the U.S. government. They give legal advice to the President and lead the Justice Department. Stone worked to make sure laws were followed fairly.
Becoming a Supreme Court Justice
In 1925, President Coolidge picked Stone for another very important role. He became an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the country. Its job is to decide if laws follow the Constitution. As an Associate Justice, Stone helped make many important decisions.
Leading the Highest Court
In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt chose Stone for the top job on the Supreme Court. He became the 12th Chief Justice of the United States. The Chief Justice leads the Supreme Court. They guide discussions and help the Court make its decisions. Stone served as Chief Justice during World War II. This was a very challenging time for the country. He was the first Chief Justice who had not been elected to a political office before.
Harlan Fiske Stone served as Chief Justice until he passed away in 1946. His time as Chief Justice was one of the shortest in history. He believed that courts were not the only part of government that could make good decisions. He once said, "Courts are not the only agency of government that must be assumed to have capacity to govern." This means he thought all parts of government had important roles to play.
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Birthplace of Stone
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Harlan F. Stone commemorative stamp, issued in 1948
