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Byron White and William O. Douglas autographed commemorative postal covers relating to key moments in American history and government. Included is a January 20, 1961 Inauguration Day cover honoring the inauguration of John F. Kennedy, boldly signed by Associate Justice William O. Douglas in blue ink. Also included is a 1975 Constitution Bicentennial First Day Cover signed by Associate Justice Byron White in dark ink.

Fine condition.

Provenance: From the collection of Edward Krohn, author of the “John F. Kennedy Cover Catalog,” in which these covers are illustrated.

William O. Douglas (1898–1980) served as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1939 to 1975, making him the longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history. Appointed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Douglas became known for his strong civil libertarian views and influential opinions on free speech, privacy, and environmental conservation. He was an active and visible figure during the Kennedy era and remained one of the Court’s most recognizable justices through multiple presidential administrations.

Byron “Whizzer” White (1917–2002) served as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1962 to 1993 after being appointed by President John F. Kennedy. Prior to his judicial career, White was a celebrated football player and Rhodes Scholar who later served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On the Court, he became known for his independent jurisprudence and influential role in many landmark constitutional decisions during the second half of the twentieth century.

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Reference sku: 11 1415599-1