● Deceased
John Hessin Clarke
1857–1945 · Supreme Court seat #68 · 1916–1922 · OH
John Hessin Clarke resigned after less than six years, unusually early for a justice in good health, to devote himself to advocating for U.S. membership in the League of Nations, a cause he considered more urgent than his seat on the Court.
Appointed By
Woodrow Wilson
Predecessor
Charles Evans Hughes
Confirmed
July 24, 1916
Confirmation Vote
Acclamation
Tenure Began
October 9, 1916
Tenure Ended
September 18, 1922
Reason
Retired