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that the first Supreme Court confirmation hearing was held in 1916 because President Woodrow Wilson nominated a Jew for the seat

Mar 24, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that the first Supreme Court confirmation hearing was held in 1916 – because President Woodrow Wilson nominated a Jew for the seat

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