Harold Hitz Burton

1888–1964 (age 76)

Supreme Court Justice

Biography

Harold Hitz Burton was a distinguished jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, bringing his legal expertise and judicial wisdom to the nation's highest court. Born in 1888, he dedicated his career to the law and the principles of justice that guide American democracy.

Burton's legacy as a Supreme Court Justice is honored at Highland Park Cemetery, where his contributions to American jurisprudence and his commitment to the rule of law continue to be remembered and respected.

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