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Name of person:Hugo Black

Born:Febuary 27,1886

Birthplace:Ashland, Alabama

Best Known For:He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential Supreme Court justices of the 20th century. Biography: Hugo La Fayette Black was a lawyer, politician, and associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (1937-71). He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential Supreme Court justices of the 20th century. He supported "selective incorporation" which limited the power of the federal government. President Franklen D. Roosevelt appointed him to the Supreme Court in 1937. Interesting Facts:Durring WW1 he joined the army, also he joined the kkk. Quotes: References: