● Deceased
John Paul Stevens
1920–2019 · Supreme Court seat #101 · 1975–2010 · IL
John Paul Stevens, Ford’s only Supreme Court appointee, served nearly 35 years and, despite being nominated by a Republican president, gradually became the leader of the Court’s liberal wing by the time of his retirement at age 90.
Appointed By
Gerald Ford
Predecessor
William O. Douglas
Confirmed
December 17, 1975
Confirmation Vote
98–0
Tenure Began
December 19, 1975
Tenure Ended
June 29, 2010
Reason
Retired