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Article III
The man who delivered California to the U.S., and was fired for it
On March 10, 1848, the Senate approved a treaty that led to California and much of the Southwest joining the United States. But…
Who were the first six Supreme Court justices?
It was on this day in 1790 that the United States Supreme Court opened for business. The court back then bared little resemblance…
On this day, the Roe v. Wade decision
On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court handed down a decision that continues to divide the nation to this day.
In U.S. Supreme Court arguments, some unexpected truths about the judicial system
In the U.S. Supreme Court, oral arguments usually focus on one or two legal questions that the justices have agreed to decide. But…
Seven People Who Declined Supreme Court Confirmations
Since 1789, the Senate has confirmed 128 nominations to the Supreme Court, but seven successful nominees never took an oath of…
On this day, Rosa Parks wouldn’t give up her bus seat
Today marks the anniversary of Rosa Parks’ decision to sit down for her rights on a Montgomery, Alabama, bus, putting the effort…
10 fascinating facts about Watergate
On June 17, 1972, police caught five men breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex in…
A look back at Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s court legacy
It was on this day that Sandra Day O’Connor announced her retirement from the U.S. Supreme Court.
On this day, Supreme Court invalidates key FDR program
On May 28, 1935, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down an important part of President Franklin Roosevelt’s NIRA plan, when the…
On this day, the Pullman Strike changes labor law
On May 11, 1894, several thousand train workers started an unannounced strike at the Pullman Company in Illinois. Over the next…
