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Today in History: July 1, Judge Clarence Thomas nominated to the Supreme Court

Also on this date, Hong Kong reverted to Chinese rule after 156 years as a British colony.

Clarence Thomas, U.S. Supreme Court Associate is shown July 18, 1991.  Thomas is the second African American to serve on the nation’s highest court, after Justice Thurgood Marshall.   Thomas was nominated to the bench by President George H.W. Bush and has served since 1991.   (AP Photo/John Duricka)
Clarence Thomas, U.S. Supreme Court Associate is shown July 18, 1991. Thomas is the second African American to serve on the nation’s highest court, after Justice Thurgood Marshall. Thomas was nominated to the bench by President George H.W. Bush and has served since 1991. (AP Photo/John Duricka)
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President George H.W. Bush nominated federal appeals court judge Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court, beginning an ultimately successful confirmation process marked by allegations of sexual harassment.

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