Out of Order: Stories from the History of the Supreme Court
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Genres: History, Law, Politics & Social Sciences
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: History, Law, Politics & Social Sciences
Book Type: Paperback
Leo T. reviewed on + 1775 more book reviews
One of several books she has published, this one briefly considering the way the Court evolved. It is very readable, even suitable for very interested sixth or seventh graders. I read quite a bit of it on the bus and subsway. As was Harry Truman's book on the presidents, this is especially insightful in that she actually served. It was disappointing that she resigned too soon (to care for her husband, who soon was promoted to glory).
"One interesting feature of the formal investiture ceremonies is that since Lewis Powell's ceremony in 1972, each newly appointed justice is permitted to sit in the historic chair used by Chief Justice John Marshall. The chair sits at the well of the courtroom below the bench and has been well preserved, but needless to say, its use is reserved for this very special occasion."
The endnotes are citations only, not elucidation, and also serve as the bibliography. Photos. Good index.
"One interesting feature of the formal investiture ceremonies is that since Lewis Powell's ceremony in 1972, each newly appointed justice is permitted to sit in the historic chair used by Chief Justice John Marshall. The chair sits at the well of the courtroom below the bench and has been well preserved, but needless to say, its use is reserved for this very special occasion."
The endnotes are citations only, not elucidation, and also serve as the bibliography. Photos. Good index.
