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mahatmakanejeeves

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Mon Mar 30, 2026, 10:31 AM 9 hrs ago

On this day, March 30, 1954, Supreme Court justice Robert H. Jackson suffered a massive heart attack

Death and legacy

On March 30, 1954, Jackson suffered a massive heart attack. He was confined to the hospital until May 17 when he returned to the Court. He remained functioning in his position as Justice until October 4, 1954. On Saturday, October 9, 1954, Jackson had another heart attack. At 11:45 a.m. he died at age 62.

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On this day, March 30, 1954, Supreme Court justice Robert H. Jackson suffered a massive heart attack (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves 9 hrs ago OP
Q and A with President Eisenhower: John1956PA 9 hrs ago #1
Wouldn't it be wonderful if history repeated itself, starting today, in the Oval Office? generalbetrayus 8 hrs ago #2

John1956PA

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1. Q and A with President Eisenhower:
Mon Mar 30, 2026, 10:37 AM
9 hrs ago

Q: "Have you made any mistakes as President?"

A: "Yes, and they are both sitting on the Supreme Court."

Ike showed an edgy sense of humor from time to time. Of course, as far as all of us here on DU are concerned, his two Supreme Court picks were fantastic.

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