David H. Souter
David H. Souter was a prominent American jurist and a former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, appointed by President George H.W. Bush. Serving from 1990 to 2009, Souter became known for his thoughtful and often liberal decisions, which contributed to the court's progressive wing. A native of New Hampshire, he was a private individual who valued his solitude and intellectual pursuits over the social scene of Washington, D.C. Souter's retirement at the relatively young age of 69 allowed President Barack Obama to appoint Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court, marking a significant moment in the court's history.
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Justice David H. Souter, who died on Thursday at 85, approached his work with care, candor and curiosity, one case at a time.
Justice David Souter, Who Traded White Marble for the White Mountains
United States· 2025-05-09
David H. Souter was a New Hampshire Republican who served on the Supreme Court and became a mainstay of the court’s shrinking liberal wing.
David H. Souter, Republican Justice Who Allied With Court’s Liberal Wing, Dies at 85United States· 2025-05-09
