# #OTD in 1991: Clarence Thomas Nominated to Supreme Court

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Published: 2026-07-01T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On July 1, 1991, President George H.W. Bush nominated Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court, setting off a confirmation battle that reshaped American politics.

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