Chief Justice Burger Retrospective
Warren Burger served as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1969 to 1986, during the terms of four presidents. He died in June… read more
Warren Burger served as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1969 to 1986, during the terms of four presidents. He died in June 1995. In an overview of his life and career, a clip was shown of the former Chief Justice speaking at the 1990 dedication of the Burger Library of the Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota, of which he was a graduate. Next, excerpts were read from a tribute written by former Justice Blackmun about his life-long friendship with Warren Burger. Following a 1993 speech, former Chief Justice Burger answered questions on some of the important issues which came before the Court during his tenure. In a 1986 interview, Chief Justice Burger talked about his philosophy of government. close
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