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Justice Clarence Thomas was nominated by President George H. W. Bush in 1991 to replace Justice Thurgood Marshall, who was retiring. Thomas officially joined the Court in October of that year, and is an incumbent (still sitting). When the 2010-2011 Term began in October, Thomas marked 19 years tenure on the Court.

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George HW Bush nominated Justice Thomas to replace Justice Marshall in 1991, after Marshall retired.

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Clarence Thomas replaced Justice Thurgood Marshall, who retired in 1991.

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Thomas was nominated July 1, 1991 and took office on October 23,1991.

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