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Traces the history of the Supreme Court, looking at how it has changed since its inception, discusses some of the major cases considered by the Court since the 1970s, and considers the continuity between the Rehnquist Court and its predecessor, the Warren Court of the 1950s and 60s.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide biographical and career information about the 108 men and women who have served on the United States Supreme Court, each with quotations, definitions, and a time line.

Discusses the Supreme Court's decision making process, based on documentary sources and interviews with justices and law clerks. Provides insight into some of the most important cases to come before the court and includes portraits of many of the justices in action.

A biography of John Jay, the first Supreme Court Chief Justice of the United States examining his life and political influence in the foundation of the new nation.

Tells the life story of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, describing his work to end the segregation of African-Americans.

A biography of Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American to be named to the U.S. Supreme Court, discussing his childhood and family, his college years and marriage, his career as a lawyer and Civil Rights champion, his appointment to the Court, and his legacy.

An easy-to-read biography of Sandra Day O'Connor who, in 1981, became the first woman appointed a Supreme Court justice.

Chronicles the life of twentieth-century African-American Supreme Court judge Thurgood Marshall, describing his youth in Baltimore, Maryland; his career as a lawyer, including his biggest case, "Brown v. Board of Education"; and his lifelong fight for equal rights and social justice.

A biography of the first woman to be appointed as a justice of the United States Supreme Court, giving background on her earlier legal career.

Presents basic biographical facts on every president, vice president, cabinet member, Supreme Court justice, member of Congress, and state governor to serve in the U.S. government between 1789 and 2009, and includes essays that provide background information on each office.