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Tuttle was born in Pasadena, California . In 1906 , his family moved to Hawaii where he attended high school. In October of 1910 together with his brother Malcolm he built and flew the first glider in Hawaii. Tuttle then attended Cornell University and fought in World War I . Tuttle was a reporter for the New York Evening World for several years while going though law school. After graduating from law school, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia to practice law. Tuttle mainly worked with tax litigation, but also did pro bono work and worked with the American Civil Liberties Union , including doing numerous civil rights cases. Tuttle served in World War II and was awarded numerous medals for his service including the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Legion Of Merit , the Bronze Star , and the Bronze Service Arrowhead. Tuttle was awarded the Presidential Medal Of Freedom in 1981 . After the War, Tuttle became more involved in politics, working with the Republican Party due to his opposition to Segregation . Tuttle was soon appointed to the Fifth Circuit, where he had a role in many cases involving Civil Rights. REFERENCES |
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