Lewis F. Powell, Jr.: Quick Facts


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Also Known As Lewis Franklin Powell, Jr.
Born September 19, 1907 • Suffolk • Virginia
Died August 25, 1998 (aged 90) • Richmond • Virginia
Title / Office Supreme Court of the United States (1972-1987), United States • supreme court (1972-1987), United States
Role In Ansonia Board of Education v. Philbrook • Bakke decision • Bowers v. Hardwick • Ingraham v. Wright • Roemer v. Board of Public Works of Maryland • Sloan v. Lemon

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