On a pivotal day in American history, July 3, 1941, Chief Justice Harlan Fiske Stone took the oath of office, marking a significant shift in the leadership of the US Supreme Court. As the nation teetered on the brink of war, Stone's appointment came at a time of great turmoil, with the US having just begun to supply aid to the United Kingdom and tensions with Japan escalating. A Harvard-educated lawyer and former Attorney General, Stone brought a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as a Justice on the Court since 1925. His swearing-in ceremony on this day in 1941 would set the stage for the Court's pivotal decisions in the years to come, including landmark cases that would shape the course of American history.
7/3/1941: Chief Justice Harlan Fiske Stone takes oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: July 3, 1941 appeared first on Reason.com.
