Chief Justice Collection (page 5)

JOHN F. KENNEDY (1917-1963). 35th President of the United States. Chief Justice Earl Warren administers the presidential oath to John F

LINCOLNs INAUGURATION. President Abraham Lincoln taking the oath of office at his second inauguration, 4 March 1865. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper after a photograph by

BENJAMIN HARRISON (1833-1901). 23rd President of the United States. Wood engraving, American, 1889

SUPREME COURT, 1888. The justices of the United States Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Morrison Waite, hear a case. Wood engraving, 1888

MORRISON R. WAITE (1816-1888). Morrison Remick Waite. Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, 1874-1888. Steel engraving, late 19th century

LEWIS MORRIS (1671-1746). American jurist. Line engraving, 19th century

ROGER B. TANEY (1777-1864). Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, 1836-1864. Steel engraving

ROGER B. TANEY (1777-1864). Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, 1836-1864. Steel engraving, 19th century

SUPREME COURT, 1881. The Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the United States Supreme Court passing from the robing-room to the court chamber: wood engraving, American, 1881

OLVIER ELLSWORTH (1745-1807). Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, 1796-1799. Steel engraving, 1863

SALMON PORTLAND CHASE (1808-1873). Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, 1864-1873. Steel engraving, 1862

ROGER B. TANEY (1777-1864). American jurist. Color engraving, 19th century

MORRISON REMICK WAITE (1816-1888). American jurist: contemporary American engraving

MELVILLE FULLER (1833-1910). American jurist. Steel engraving, early 20th century

EARL WARREN (1891-1974). American jurist. Steel engraving, c1953

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Ulysses S. Grants inauguration for a second Presidential term, 1873. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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John Jay. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

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Salmon P. Chase, Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century portrait

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"Captivating the Court: A Glimpse into the Legacy of Chief Justices" Step back in time and witness the remarkable individuals who have shaped America's legal landscape as chief justices. From Charles Evans Hughes to John Marshall, these esteemed jurists have left an indelible mark on history. In a steel engraving from circa 1930, we see Charles Evans Hughes, an American jurist whose brilliance illuminated courtrooms across the nation. His legacy endures through his profound contributions to jurisprudence. Traveling further back in time, we encounter a lithograph capturing the solemnity of Abraham Lincoln's death bed in 1865. It serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst tragedy, justice must prevail. John Marshall emerges as another towering figure in this narrative. Serving as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1801 to 1835, Marshall's impact was immeasurable. A color engraving from the 19th century immortalizes his influential tenure. The inauguration of President Bill Clinton in 1993 witnessed Chief Justice William Rehnquist administering the oath with utmost solemnity and grace. This historic moment symbolized continuity and stability within our judicial system. Delving deeper into history reveals more luminaries like Sir Edmund Anderson and Chancellor James Kent - their contributions resonating across centuries. Jeremiah Black, Salmon P. Chase, Roger B. Taney - names etched into legal lore for their pivotal roles during tumultuous times. George Mortimer Bibb of Kentucky stands tall among these distinguished figures; his commitment to justice unwavering despite challenging circumstances. Samuel James Renwick McMillan of Minnesota also deserves recognition for his invaluable service between 1865 and 1880. These glimpses into our past remind us that behind every landmark decision lies a dedicated chief justice striving for fairness and equality under law – guardians of democracy itself.