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The Warren Court was the period in the history of the Supreme Court of the United States during which Earl Warren served as the chief justice. He replaced the deceased Fred M. Vinson as chief justice in 1953 and remained in office until retiring in 1969, at which point he was replaced by Warren Burger. The Warren Court is often considered the most liberal court in U.S. history.
The Warren Court expanded civil rights, civil liberties, judicial power, and the federal power in dramatic ways. It has been widely recognized that the court, led by the liberal bloc, has created a major "Constitutional Revolution" in U.S. history.
The Warren Court brought "one man, one vote" to the United States through a series of rulings, and created the Miranda warning. In addition, the court was both applauded and criticized for bringing an end to de jure racial segregation in the United States, incorporating the Bill of Rights (i.e. including it in the 14th Amendment Due Process clause), and ending officially sanctioned voluntary prayer in public schools. The period is recognized as the most liberal point in judicial power that has receded ever since, but with a substantial continuing impact.
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