Harry Blackmun

Harry Blackmun

Harold Andrew Blackmun (November 12, 1908 – March 4, 1999) was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1970 until 1994. He is best known as the author of Roe v. Wade.

Read more about Harry Blackmun:  Early Years and Professional Career, Tenure On The Supreme Court, Relationship With Law Clerks, Relationship With Other Justices, Post-Supreme Court

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