Description: (Chief Justice)
Morrison Remick "Mott" Waite was the seventh chief justice of the United States, serving from 1874 until his death in 1888. Known for his role in narrowly interpreting federal authority during the Reconstruction Era, Waite was praised for his administrative and conciliatory skills on the Supreme Court. His decisions, including in Munn v. Illinois, had a significant impact on constitutional interpretations of government regulation and corporate personhood. Additionally, Waite was involved in the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Civil Rights Act of 1875.