Owen J. Roberts

The "switch in time that saved nine" — his pivotal 1937 vote reversing his New Deal opposition ended the constitutional crisis over FDR's Court-packing plan.

Associate Justice1930–1945Appointed by HooverJustice #74
Born May 2, 1875 · Philadelphia, PA
Died May 17, 1955 · West Vincent Township, PA

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