Justice William Rehnquist #100 (1924-2005), Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr #99
Justice William Rehnquist #100 (1924-2005). Both Rehnquist and Powell (below) were sworn in on the same day as the 99th and 100th justice if the Supreme Court. Later, this Justice was selected as the Chief Justice with the death of Warren Burger.
Rehnquist attended Stanford in California which one might say was a breath of fresh air to the litany of Harvard grads parading onto the court.
Justice Elena Kagan ‘Shorty’ #112
Justice Clarence Thomas #108 autographs an undated matted photograph of himself in his robes. A caricature of Justice Thomas by Scot Adams/ “Delbert” is included. Thomas was a direct descendant of slaves. There is a photograph taken at the justice’s swearing in showing the Justice and his wife giving and receiving a congratulatory kiss.
Chief Justice Frederick Vinson #85 (1890-1953)
Justice Charles Evans Hughes #62 (1862-1948), Willis Van Devanter #63
Justice Charles Evans Hughes #62 (1862-1948), Willis Van Devanter #63
Justice Charles Evans Hughes #62 (1862-1948), Willis Van Devanter #63
Roberts, Chief Stone, Devanter & Brandeis
In alphabetical order the selected justices present an unusual picture but together one of bravery and with a desire to get it right within the meaning of each of their interpretations of the constitution. Louis Brandeis #67 and his texts provide the greatest insight to social justice and freedom of speech ever written. Willis Van Devanter #63 provides insight into what drives a simple man to endure years of conflict just to defend a document also written by just men. Owen Roberts #74 endured the “new deal” until he saw that in continuing to do so the very composition of the court could be compromised…in time he switched his vote. Harlan Stone #73 maintained balance with restraint and proved patience always prevails. These 4 men have pictures. Can you identify them in the cartoon by sue? If you can’t begin to read
Charles Evans Hughes #62
Charles Evans Hughes #62 Justice Hughes was nominated as an associate Justice. He was accepted by the Senate in 1910 and took his seat. In 1916 he resigned his seat to run for President. He lost. In 1930, 14 years later he was nominated by President Hoover as Chief Justice and became the 11th Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg #107
Chief Justice Morrison Waite #43 (1816-1888), Justice John Marshall Harlan #44 (1833-1911)
Chief Justice Morrison Waite #43 (1816-1888), Justice John Marshall Harlan #44 (1833-1911)
Chief Justice Morrison Waite #43 (1816-1888), Justice John Marshall Harlan #44 (1833-1911)
Justice James Clark McReynolds #66 (1862-1946)
Justice James Clark McReynolds #66 (1862-1946) Woodrow V. Wilson nominated McReynolds to the Supreme Court. This board reflects an autograph authored by the Justice who served on the court for more than 26 years. McReynolds it has been said by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. was a wonderful host and very exacting in many respects.
Justice Sandra Day O’Connor #102 (1930-)
Sandra Day O’Connor is the first woman to be nominated to the Supreme Court. She was from Arizona and attended law at Stanford. She finished 2nd in her class to who would eventually be her boss Chief Rehnquist. (its understood they, for a time, dated.) She was nominated by President Ronald Reagan (also a prior California governor for a time) but also a President. The President is in the photograph with O’Connor’s new boss Chief Warren Burger.
Lewis F. Powell, Jr. #99 (1907-1998) And William Rehnquist #100 (1924-2005)
On January 7, 1972, the two associate Justices to the Supreme Court nominated by President Richard Nixon, were Lewis F. Powell, Jr. #99 (1907-1998) And William Rehnquist #100 (1924-2005).
Chief William Rehnquist #100
Future 12th Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone #73 autographs a prepared Chambers Card dated April 15, 1931. (He did not become Chief until 1941, 10 years after he executed this card.) Owen Roberts autographs a letter on January 8, 1943 (two years before his retirement) to J. F. T. O’Connor the same United States District Court Judge from Los Angeles, CA. that communicated with Justice Frankfurter (that letter is on United States Supreme Court Letterhead.
Chief Justice Morrison Waite #43 (1811-1888) 7th Chief
Morrison Waite #43 (18116-1888) 7th Chief Justice of the United States autographs an undated clip of paper. On this board is a front page of Popular Monthly Periodical dated December 1893 depicting a print of the likeness of the 7th Chief Justice.
Justice David Souter #105, Justice Clarence Thomas #106, Justice Elena Kagan #112
Justice David Souter #105, Justice Clarence Thomas #106, Justice Elena Kagan #112
Justice Sherman Minton #87 (1890-1965), Justice Tom C. Clark #86 (1899-1977)
Justice Sherman Minton #87 (1890-1965), Justice Tom C. Clark #86 (1899-1977)
James C. McReynolds #66 (1862-1946)
Autographs an undated letter on letterhead from the Hotel Hermitage of Nashville, Tennessee. There are two photographs attached hereto both of which appear to be taken in court chambers. There is also an antique court photo which displays a youthful McReynolds who before he was nominated to the court was an Attorney General.
Warren Burger #97 (1907-1995)
Warren Burger #97 (1907-1995) the 15th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Warren Burger autographs a group photograph featuring a Congressman and past Mayor of Compton, California, Del Clawson and wife . Clawson is standing next to the Chief.
