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Warren E. Burger autographed original TIME magazine cover, dated May 30, 1969, featuring a prominent illustrated portrait of Burger shortly before he assumed office as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

Personally signed "Warren E. Burger" in black ink across the upper portion of his portrait.

The historic cover features the headline "The Supreme Court: Move Toward the Middle," along with the caption "Warren Burger – Next Chief Justice."

Published following President Richard Nixon's nomination of Burger to succeed retiring Chief Justice Earl Warren, the cover captures a significant transition in American judicial history. Burger's appointment signaled a potential shift away from the liberal judicial philosophy associated with the Warren Court and toward a more conservative approach to constitutional interpretation.

Burger was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 9, 1969, and sworn in as Chief Justice on June 23, 1969. He would lead the Supreme Court for the next 17 years, presiding over numerous landmark decisions, including Roe v. Wade (1973) and United States v. Nixon (1974).

This is the original magazine cover only, removed from the complete publication.

Very good condition with original horizontal mailing folds, light surface wear, and minor edge wear. A period mailing label is affixed near the lower left corner, partially covering the printed image.

Warren Earl Burger (1907–1995) was the 15th Chief Justice of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1986. Appointed by President Richard Nixon, Burger succeeded Earl Warren and presided over a transformative period in American constitutional law. Before joining the Supreme Court, he served as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Following his retirement, Burger served as Chairman of the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution.

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