The Supreme Court of the United States
The Supreme Court in 2009
Photo Galleries (2)
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Supreme Court
Supreme Court(10 Photos)
10 Photos
The country's highest judicial body, the Supreme Court of the United States was established in 1789 and consists of nine justices.
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Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.(10 Photos)
10 Photos
The capital of the United States, Washington, D.C., is home to many of the country's most iconic landmarks, including the White House, the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol.
Videos (4)
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Separate But Not Equal
Separate But Not EqualVideo Clip (2:21)
Video Clip (2:21)
In 1954, the Supreme Court unanimously strikes down segregation in public schools, sparking the Civil Rights movement.
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America Gets a Constitution
America Gets a ConstitutionVideo Clip (3:09)
Video Clip (3:09)
After several failed attempts at creating a government, a 1787 convention is called to draft a new legal system for the United States. This new Constitution provides for increased federal authority while still protecting the basic rights of its citizens.
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Sandra Day O'Connor's Roots
Sandra Day O'Connor's RootsVideo Clip (2:54)
Video Clip (2:54)
In this biography clip we see the early life of Sandra Day O'Connor. She was born during the Great Depression to Harry and Ada Day. She grow up on the Lazy B Ranch where she learned how to do ranch jobs from real cowboys.
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Scopes Trial: The Battle Over America's Soul
Scopes Trial: The Battle Over America's SoulVideo Clip (3:37)
Video Clip (3:37)
In this History Channel video, find out why on July 21, 1925, John Scopes, a Tennessee teacher, was on trial for teaching Charles Darwin's theory of evolution to his students. Watch this behind the scenes look at the Scope's Trial video re-enactment.
Speeches & Audio (1)
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Brown v. Board of Education Ruling
Brown v. Board of Education RulingAudio Clip (1:02)
Audio Clip (1:02)
On May 17, 1954, U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren delivered the unanimous ruling against the "separate but equal" mandate and demanded desegregation of schools. Outside the courtroom, the attorneys who argued the Brown v. Board of Education case, James Nabrit Jr., Thurgood Marshall and George Hayes, give a press conference.
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Established in 1789, the nine-member Supreme Court of the United States is the country's final court of appeal.
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