Fred M. Vinson
January 22, 1890 โ September 8, 1953
Fred M. Vinson (1890-1953) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 13th chief justice of the United States from 1946 until his death in 1953. He served in all three branches of the U.S. government, including terms as a U.S. representative from Kentucky, a federal appellate judge, and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury from 1945 to 1946.
Offices held
Jul 23, 1945 โ Jun 23, 1946
Preceded by
Henry Morgenthau Jr. Succeeded by
John Wesley Snyder
Henry Morgenthau Jr. Succeeded by
John Wesley Snyder
Jun 24, 1946 โ Sep 8, 1953
Preceded by
Harlan F. Stone Succeeded by
Earl Warren
Harlan F. Stone Succeeded by
Earl Warren
Affiliations
Party membership
Timeline
1891
1896
1901
1906
1911
1916
1921
1926
1931
1936
1941
1946
1951