Justice Blackmun Retrospective
Portions of speeches and interviews with the late Justice Blackmun were shown, including his 1994 press conference announcing his… read more
Portions of speeches and interviews with the late Justice Blackmun were shown, including his 1994 press conference announcing his retirement and a 1992 speech in which he read some of the letters sent to him. Former law clerks then talked about his life and career. close
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