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Samuel A. Alito Jr.
Interesting report about the background of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito. Story, as well as corresponding video, is available. November, 2005.
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John G. Roberts Jr.
An impressive compilation of resources on Chief Justice John Roberts. A biography, video resources, photos, and other information can be found.
Illinois Institute of Technology
Oyez Project: Dennis vs. United States
A brief summary of Dennis v. United States, a First Amendment case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1951 involving limits to the freedom of speech. Includes portraits of the justices on the court of the time and information about how...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: John Marshall Harlan
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features John Marshall Harlan, an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1877 until his death and one of the most forceful dissenters in the history of that tribunal. His best...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Samuel Freeman Miller
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Samuel Freeman Miller, an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1862-90), a leading opponent of efforts to use the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution to protect business...
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Oliver Ellsworth
A brief biography of Oliver Ellsworth, the delegate from Connecticut to the Constitutional Convention. He also served as a senator and as a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Illinois Institute of Technology
Oyez Project: Masson v. New Yorker Magazine, Inc. (1991)
This summary examines the impact of the 1991 US Supreme Court decision regarding the attribution of quotes to sources used in journalistic articles. Includes links to the full case, audio files, and how the justices voted on the case.
CBS
Cbs: John Roberts' Opening Statement
This is the text of John Roberts' opening statement before the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2005. The site also offers today's live news feed.
Arlington Cemetery
Arlington Cemetery: Hugo Lafayette Black
This site contains a brief biography of Hugo Black.
Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain
Si Spain: Form of Government
Have a question about the organization of the Spanish government? This resource offers several selections from which you can choose to learn more about a specific branch of Spanish government or the roles of its many leaders.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles E. Hughes
(1862-1948 ) Hughes served as the 36th Governor of New York (1907-1910), Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (1910-1916), United States Secretary of State (1921-1925), a judge on the Court of International Justice...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Stephen Johnson Field
Associate justice of the United States Supreme Court and 5th Chief Justice of the California Supreme.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Illinois: David Davis House
Home of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States and Abraham Lincoln campaign manager David Davis.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Oliver Wendell Holmes House
This 1877 frame house was the summer home of United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (1841-1935). Holmes is known for his longevity on the bench, and his opinions on freedom of speech.
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Honorable Frederic Bowker Terrington Carter, Prime Minister of Newfoundland
From Newfoundland, F.B.T. Carter was a lawyer and politician who was involved in the Quebec Conference, held the office of Premier, and later became the chief justice of the Newfoundland Supreme Court.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James Wilson
James Wilson (September 14, 1742 - August 21, 1798), was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, twice elected to the Continental Congress, a major force in the drafting of the nation's Constitution, a leading legal theoretician and...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Jay
John Jay (December 12, 1745 - May 17, 1829) was an American politician, statesman, revolutionary, diplomat, a Supreme Court Chief Justice, and a Founding Father of the United States.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Marshall
(1755-1835) Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Marshall
John Marshall (September 24, 1755 - July 6, 1835) was an influential Chief Justice of the United States who shaped American constitutional law and made the Supreme Court a center of power.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Marshall Harlan
Harlan was a U.S. Supreme Court associate justice and is famous for Plessy v. Ferguson.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Roger Brooke Taney
(1777-1864) "Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, who gave the decision in the Dred Scott Case." -Foster, 1921
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Stephen Johnson Field
Stephen Johnson Field (November 4, 1816 - April 9, 1899) was an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court from May 20, 1863, to December 1, 1897.
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Usa Today: Bush Urges 'Timely, Fair Hearing' for Roberts
This July, 2005, article focuses on the Senate confirmation hearings of John Roberts. Resources such as related articles, explanation of confirmation process, audio, and video are linked.