Warren E. Burger Warren Earl Burger ( September 17 , 1907 -- June 25 , 1995 ) was the 15th Chief Justice of the United States from 1969 to 1986 .
Warren E. Burger Warren Earl Burger ( September 17 , 1907 -- June 25 , 1995 ) was the 15th Chief Justice of the United States . He was in office from 1969 to 1986 .