Clarence Thomas
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About
Second African-American to serve on the Supreme Court. He was a firm believer in the constructionist view of the U.S. Constitution. He gained attention for his conversational decision during the Roe vs. Wade case
Before Fame
He was released from military duty because he failed his medical exam.
Trivia
He was almost prevented from being on the Supreme Court because of allegations of sexual harassment made by attorney Anita Hill. He has written multiple books and articles.
Family Life
He married Kathy Ambush, but the coupled divorced in 1984. He then married Virginia Lamp three years later.
Associated With
He was nominated by President George Bush in 1991 to fill the Supreme Court seat formerly held by Thurgood Marshall.
