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John Jay

Chief Justice · Confirmed 1789

John Jay

237 years on bench

Appointed by President George Washington.

Last verified: June 2026

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Appointed By: George Washington
Confirmed: 1789
Tenure: 237 years

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John Jay serves as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Appointed by President George Washington and confirmed in 1789.

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