● Deceased
Tom C. Clark
1899–1977 · Supreme Court seat #86 · 1949–1967 · TX
Tom C. Clark had been Truman's Attorney General, and retired from the Court in 1967 specifically to avoid any conflict of interest after his son, Ramsey Clark, was named U.S. Attorney General by President Johnson.
Appointed By
Harry S. Truman
Predecessor
Frank Murphy
Confirmed
August 18, 1949
Confirmation Vote
73–8
Tenure Began
August 24, 1949
Tenure Ended
June 12, 1967
Reason
Retired