Chief Justice● Deceased
Warren E. Burger
1907–1995 · Supreme Court seat #97 · 1969–1986 · VA
Warren E. Burger led the Court for 17 years, including the unanimous 1974 ruling in United States v. Nixon that forced the release of the Watergate tapes and helped precipitate President Nixon’s resignation.
Appointed By
Richard Nixon
Predecessor
Earl Warren
Confirmed
June 9, 1969
Confirmation Vote
74–3
Tenure Began
June 23, 1969
Tenure Ended
September 26, 1986
Reason
Retired