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First Jewish Supreme Court justice...
First Jewish Supreme Court justice...
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June 02, 1916
CHICAGO HERALD, June 2, 1916
* Louis D. Brandeis takes office
* 1st Jewish Supreme Court justice
The front page has a column headed: "Brandeis Wins Confirmation by Vote of 47 to 22". The article includes: "The nomination of Louis D. Brandeis of Boston to the United States Supreme Court...was confirmed by the senate today by a vote of 47 to 22. ..Mr. Brandeis will be the first Jew to occupy a seat on the Supreme bench..." with more (see). A very notable report in Judaica history.
Sixteen pages, small binding holes at the spine, very nice condition.
Category: The 20th Century
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