Clarence Thomas: The First African-American to Administer the Oath of Office

Veronica Neffinger : Jan 20, 2017
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“It will be my honor to take the Oath of Office to defend our Constitution from a man who has dedicated his life to the same noble pursuit.” – Vice-President Mike Pence

(Washington, DC) — [Christian Headlines] Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is reported to be the first African-American to administer the oath of office at a presidential inauguration. (Photo Credit: Christian Headlines)

The Independent Journal Review reports that Thomas was selected to administer the oath of office to Vice President-elect Mike Pence ...

Pence has expressed his deep respect and admiration for Thomas.

“It will be my honor to take the Oath of Office to defend our Constitution from a man who has dedicated his life to the same noble pursuit,” he said, adding that he has “long admired Justice Clarence Thomas and deeply respect his judicial philosophy, dedication to the rule of law, and his historic service on the bench of our nation’s highest court.”

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