Abe Fortas never made it on the court.
Boy, you're just full of deep thoughts, aren't you?
What? He was an associate justice for 3.5 years before he resigned. He never made it as chief justice, but he was on the Court. Believe me - I've read enough Fortas opinions.
dirtboy, wake up from your dirt nap. Abe Fortas was an associate Supreme Court Justice from October 4, 1965 through May 14, 1969. He resigned after Pres. Johnson nominated him for Chief Justice and the investigation revealed some financial wrongdoing.
Fortus was appointed by LBJ and was on the Court for 4 years before he was forced to resign because of financial shenanigans.
Fortas, Abe
Born June 19, 1910, in Memphis, TN
Died April 5, 1982, in Washington, DC
Federal Judicial Service:
Supreme Court of the United States
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on July 28, 1965, to a seat vacated by Arthur J. Goldberg; Confirmed by the Senate on August 11, 1965, and received commission on August 11, 1965. Service terminated on May 14, 1969, due to resignation.
Fortas's appointment in 1965 ensured the continuation of the Court's liberal majority. ... During his time on the Court, Fortas continued to advise LBJ on political matters, both foreign and domestic. ... By 1969, further revelations led Fortas to resign from the Court.