Thomas, Clarence Born 1948 in Savannah, GA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. Court of Appeals for District of Columbia Circuit Nominated by George H.W. Bush on October 30, 1989, to a seat vacated by Robert H. Bork; Confirmed by the Senate on March 6, 1990, and received commission on March 6, 1990. Service terminated on October 17, 1991, due to appointment to another judicial position. Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States Nominated by George H.W. Bush on July 8, 1991, to a seat vacated by Thurgood Marshall; Confirmed by the Senate on October 15, 1991, and received commission on October 18, 1991. Education: Holy Cross College, B.A., 1971 Yale Law School, J.D., 1974 Professional Career: Assistant attorney general, Jefferson City, Missouri, 1974-1977 Attorney, Monsanto Company, St. Louis, Missouri, 1977-1979 Legislative assistant, Senator John C. Danforth, Washington, DC, 1979-1981 Assistant secretary for civil rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1981-1982 Chairman, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 1982-1990 Race or Ethnicity: African American Gender: Male