"Distinctions between citizens solely because of their ancestry are by their very nature odious to a free people whose institutions are founded upon the doctrine of equality."
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Harlan Fiske Stone (1872-1946) was an influential figure in American jurisprudence, serving as the 12th Chief Justice of the United States from 1941 until his death in 1946. Born in New Hampshire, Stone graduated from Columbia University School of Law and quickly ascended the ranks of the legal profession, championing civil liberties and the rule of law. His tenure marked a pivotal shift towards a more liberal interpretation of the Constitution, leaving an enduring legacy in the Supreme Court's approach to civil rights and government powers.
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