On September 14, 1901, President Theodore Roosevelt took office and made three key appointments to the Supreme Court, including Justices Oliver Wendell Holmes and Rufus Day. The nominations marked a significant shift in the court’s composition during Roosevelt’s presidency. This historical moment reflects the political influence of executive appointments on the judiciary. The post explores how these appointments fit into the broader context of Supreme Court history.
9/14/1901: President Theodore Roosevelt is inaugurated. He appointed three members to the Supreme Court: Justices Oliver Wendell Holmes, Rufus Day,… The post Today in Supreme Court History: September 14, 1901 appeared first on Reason Magazine.
