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Arthur Goldberg was an American labor lawyer and public official who served as United States secretary of labor before joining the Supreme Court. President John F. Kennedy appointed him to the Court in 1962, where he served until 1965. President Lyndon B.
Johnson then appointed Goldberg as United States ambassador to the United Nations, a position he held during a period of major Cold War and Vietnam War diplomacy.
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What government position did Arthur Goldberg hold before joining the Supreme Court?
Arthur Goldberg served as United States secretary of labor before joining the Supreme Court. President John F. Kennedy appointed him to the Court in 1962.
When did Arthur Goldberg serve on the Supreme Court?
Goldberg served as an associate justice from 1962 until 1965. President Lyndon B. Johnson later appointed him as United States ambassador to the United Nations.
What was Arthur Goldberg's professional background?
He was an American labor lawyer before entering national public service. His earlier labor-law career helped lead to his appointment as secretary of labor and later to the Supreme Court.
Who appointed Arthur Goldberg to the Supreme Court?
President John F. Kennedy appointed Arthur Goldberg in 1962. Goldberg replaced Justice Felix Frankfurter on the Court.
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