BY LANDY ERLICK John Jay was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Appointed by George Washington, Jay held the office from October 19, 1789 to June 29, 1795. The Chief Justice was succeeded by John Rutledge when he…
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Jay Heritage Center at the Jay Estate 