William O. Douglas was a U.S. public official, legal educator, and associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. He served on the Court for 36½ years, the longest tenure in U.S. history. Douglas was especially known for his consistent and outspoken defense of civil liberties. Before becoming a justice, he taught law and served as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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