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• John Paul Stevens is the longest-serving Associate Justice on the Supreme Court. He was appointed by President Gerald Ford in 1975. Justice Stevens administered the oath of office to incoming Vice President Joe Biden on January 20, 2009.

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: April 20, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois
  2. Assumed office December 19, 1975
  3. Nominated by Gerald Ford
  4. Spouse: Maryan Mulholland Simon
  5. Religion: Protestant
  6. Has served under 3 Chief Justices
  7. Has high school named after him in San Antonio, Texas

• Supreme Court

  Stevens was nominated to replace William O. Douglas when he retired in 1975. On December 19, 1975, Stevens was confirmed by the U.S. Senate with a 98-0 vote.

• Seniority

  Stevens ranks as the second oldest Justice in the Court's history. If he continues to serve until February 24, 2011, he would pass the current record held by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. for 90 years and 310 days. Stevens also holds the record for being the ninth longest serving Justice in the history of the Court. If he serves beyond July 12, 2012, he would surpass the record of 36 years and 209 days held by William O. Douglas.

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