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SCOTUS trivia

Supreme Court justices are known for their landmark decisions and fashion choices. When did the justices first start wearing robes?

a) The 1792 Term
b) The 1912 Term
c) The 1801 Term
d) The 1799 Term

The correct answer: (a) The 1792 Term. The justices wore a set of robes for the first time during the February 1792 Term, which was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The exact date of when the court decided to wear all black robes remains a mystery.