On May 12, 1790, James Iredell took the judicial oath and was officially sworn in as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. His appointment came during a formative period in American legal history, shortly after the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
Iredell, a native of Lewes, England, had previously served as the North Carolina Attorney General and was a strong advocate for the ratification of the Constitution. His nomination to the Supreme Court was made by President George Washington on February 8, 1790, and he was confirmed by the Senate on the same day.
As one of the original six justices appointed by Washington, Iredell played a key role in shaping the early jurisprudence of the Supreme Court. He served on the Court until his death on October 20, 1799, leaving a lasting legacy in American constitutional law.
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