1916 ⟶ Louis Brandeis Becomes First Jewish Supreme Court Justice

Louis Brandeis, on the first of June, is confirmed as the Un...
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⚖️ Louis Brandeis Becomes First Jewish Supreme Court Justice

Louis Brandeis, on the first of June, is confirmed as the United States' first Jewish Supreme Court justice. Brandeis was nominated by American President Woodrow Wilson.⟶
Louis Brandeis Becomes First Jewish Supreme Court Justice (1916)
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🇺🇸 Joseph Lieberman Nominated for US Vice President

Senator Joseph Lieberman becomes the first Jewish-American to be nominated for a national office (Vice President of the United States) by a major political party (the Democratic Party).⟶
Joseph Lieberman Nominated for US Vice President (2000)
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