John Paul Stevens: Quick Facts


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Born April 20, 1920 • Chicago • Illinois
Died July 16, 2019 (aged 99) • Fort Lauderdale • Florida
Title / Office Supreme Court of the United States (1975-2010), United States • supreme court (1975-2010), United States
Awards And Honors Presidential Medal of Freedom (2012)
Role In Agostini v. Felton • Ansonia Board of Education v. Philbrook • Arlington Central School District Board of Education v. Murphy • Bishop v. Wood • Cedar Rapids Community School District v. Garret F. • Lawrence v. Texas

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