On this day, Lewis Franklin Powell Jr. was confirmed as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. His nomination faced opposition from civil rights organizations, who raised concerns about his past opposition to school desegregation and lack of a strong record on civil rights. Despite the objections, Powell was confirmed by a vote of 89–1 and served on the Court until 1987. His tenure was marked by a moderate-conservative judicial philosophy, often casting pivotal swing votes on issues such as affirmative action and the death penalty.
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