UID:
almafu_9959240346802883
Format:
1 online resource (412 p.)
ISBN:
0-8131-5886-9
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0-8131-7035-4
Content:
Fred M. Vinson, the thirteenth Chief Justice of the United States, started his political career as a small-town Kentucky lawyer and rose to positions of power in all three branches of federal government. Born in Louisa, Kentucky, Vinson earned undergraduate and law degrees from Centre College in Danville. He served 12 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he achieved acclaim as a tax and fiscal expert. President Roosevelt appointed him to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia and later named him to key executive-branch positions. President Truman appointed
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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A long journey from "jail" -- The Capitol as his oyster -- Rapid recovery and rise -- The loyal lieutenant -- Vinson's transition from legislator to jurist -- Available Vinson -- The Chief Justice and his court -- The Chief Justice, the President, and the politics of economic stabilization -- Individual rights in the cold war climate -- The dilemma of due process and the promise of equality.
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-322-59683-2
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-8131-2247-3
Language:
English
Keywords:
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