The Westin New Orleans Canal Place is perched high above the city on the upper floors of Canal Place, which also features upscale retail such as Saks Fifth Avenue, LuluLemon, and Tiffany & Co.
exists and is an alternate of . John Jay was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court*, appointed on October 19, 1789 by President George Washington. Jay served on the Court until the end of June, 1795, when he resigned to become Governor of New York.
Fourteen days later, on June 20, 1946, the Senate confirmed Vinson by a voice vote. Four days later, Vinson took the oath of office as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Vinson served until his death on September 8, 1953. He is the last Chief Justice nominated by a Democratic President to be confirmed.