On This Date In POTUS History
- 1799 John Adams' nominee to the Supreme Court, Alfred Moore, confirmed by the Senate.
- 1823 Monroe's nominee to the Supreme Court, Smith Thompson, confirmed by the Senate.
- 1895 Cleveland's nominee to the Supreme Court, Rufus Wheeler Peckham, confirmed by the Senate.
POTUS Quote
“Collecting more taxes than is absolutely necessary is legalized robbery.”