Warren E. Burger ... Warren Earl Burger (September 17, 1907 – June 25, 1995) was an American attorney who served as the 15th chief justice of the United States from 1969 to 1986. Born in …

On June 9, 1969, a near unanimous Senate confirmed federal judge Warren Burger as Chief Justice of the United States, starting a 17-year tenure marked by landmark Court decisions.

Warren E. Burger (born Sept. 17, 1907, St. Paul, Minn., U.S.—died June 25, 1995, Washington, D.C.) was the 15th chief justice (1969–86) of the United States Supreme Court.

During his 17 years as Chief Justice, he drew upon his work ethic to improve the efficiency of the judicial branch, preserve the Court’s history, preside over an enormous workload at the Court, …

Learn about the history of the U.S. Supreme Court under Chief Justice Warren Burger Court (1969-1986), including the Justices who served on the Court and its important decisions.

Jun 25, 1995 · When Burger retired in September of 1986, he was the longest serving Chief Justice of the 20th century. He was also a fundamental proponent of Alternative Dispute …

Oct 22, 2021 · Chief Justice Burger retired from the Supreme Court in 1986 to devote himself full-time to planning the September 17, 1987 bicentennial celebration of the U.S. Constitution.

As Chief Justice from 1969 to 1986, Burger presided over a Supreme Court that issued landmark rulings on issues such as abortion, capital punishment, religion, and school racial segregation.

He served as a judge for the Federal Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, from 1956-1969. In May 1969, President Nixon appointed him Chief Justice of the United States, and his …

Warren Earl Burger was a self-made man who rose from modest origins to become the fifteenth chief justice of the U. S. Supreme Court. Burger was born September 17, 1907, in St. Paul, …