Governing — President Washington and the Character of the First Supreme Court

Oct 1

Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to fill the vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg reflects a long history of presidents’ efforts to define the Supreme Court, beginning with George Washington.

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Governing — President Washington and the Character of the First Supreme Court

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Governing — President Washington and the Character of the First Supreme Court

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