William O. Douglas - Records

Records

During his tenure on the Supreme Court, Justice Douglas achieved a number of records, all of which stand. In addition to serving on the Court for longer than any other Justice, he also managed to write more opinions and dissenting opinions, give more speeches, and author more books than any other Justice. Douglas also holds the record among Justices for having had the most wives (four) and the most divorces while on the bench (three).

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