John Paul Stevens
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| John Paul Stevens | |
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| Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States | |
| In office December 19, 1975 – June 29, 2010 |
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| Nominated by | Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | William Douglas |
| Succeeded by | Elena Kagan |
| Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit | |
| In office November 2, 1970 – December 19, 1975 |
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| Nominated by | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | Elmer Schnackenberg |
| Succeeded by | Harlington Wood |
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| Born | April 20, 1920 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Jane Sheeren (1942–1979) Maryan Mulholland Simon (1979–present) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Chicago Northwestern University |
| Religion | Protestantism |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/branch |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Commander |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Bronze Star World War II Victory Medal Presidential Medal of Freedom |
John Paul Stevens (born April 20, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois) is on the Supreme Court of the United States. He was nominated by President Gerald Ford in 1975. Now he is senior Associate Justice and member of the court Liberal Wing. He voted with minority in Bush v. Gore case (2000). He also voted with majority in Furman v. Georgia case (1976), but later bacame a death penalty opponent.
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