● Deceased
Harry Blackmun
1908–1999 · Supreme Court seat #98 · 1970–1994 · MN
Harry Blackmun authored the majority opinion in Roe v. Wade (1973), and over his 24 years on the Court shifted from a generally conservative Nixon appointee into one of its more liberal members by the time of his retirement.
Appointed By
Richard Nixon
Predecessor
Abe Fortas
Confirmed
May 12, 1970
Confirmation Vote
94–0
Tenure Began
June 9, 1970
Tenure Ended
August 3, 1994
Reason
Retired