Trivia Question of the Day

That’s A Helluva Nickname For A Supreme Court Justice

Which justice has an interesting nickname?

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Which Chief Justice earned the nickname “Attorney General of Runaway Negroes” because his early practice focused on representing African Americans in seeking freedom?

Hint: Though initially given to him as a derogatory name, the future justice went on to use the title with pride.

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Answer: Salmon Chase.