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1994-03-13T12:06:00-05:00https://images.c-span.org/defaults/Capitol_default-image.jpgIn an interview aired before the forum, Mr. Pride described the six-part lecture series which will air over several months. This is the first time cameras have been allowed to record an event occuring in the main Supreme Court chamber. Chief Justice Rehnquist briefly described the series and introduced the lecturers. Professor Belz described the two main issues of this period: the nature of the Union, i.e., federalism, and the nature of society, i.e., slavery. Professor Johnson outlined the southern perspective and Professor Kramer outlined the northern perspective on these contentious issues. This was the first in a series of lectures entitled, “The Supreme Court in the Civil War.”
In an interview aired before the forum, Mr. Pride described the six-part lecture series which will air over several months. This is the first time… read more
In an interview aired before the forum, Mr. Pride described the six-part lecture series which will air over several months. This is the first time cameras have been allowed to record an event occuring in the main Supreme Court chamber. Chief Justice Rehnquist briefly described the series and introduced the lecturers. Professor Belz described the two main issues of this period: the nature of the Union, i.e., federalism, and the nature of society, i.e., slavery. Professor Johnson outlined the southern perspective and Professor Kramer outlined the northern perspective on these contentious issues. This was the first in a series of lectures entitled, “The Supreme Court in the Civil War.” close
People in this video
- Herman J. Belz Professor University of Maryland, College Park
- Ludwell Johnson Professor College of William and Mary->Supreme Court
- Larry D. Kramer Professor University of Michigan->Law School
- David Pride Executive Director Supreme Court Historical Society
- William H. Rehnquist Chief Justice U.S. Supreme Court
- Leon Silverman President Supreme Court Historical Society
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