The Rehnquist Choice: The Untold Story of the Nixon Appointment That Redefined the Supreme Court
de Dean, John W
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- 9780743226073
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In 1971, William Rehnquist seemed the perfect choice to fill a seat on the United States Supreme Court. He was a young, well-polished lawyer who shared many of President Richard Nixon's philosophies and faced no major objections from the Senate. But in truth, the nomination was anything but straightforward. Now, for the first time, former White House counsel John Dean tells the improbable story of Rehnquist's appointment. Dean weaves a gripping account packed with stunning new revelations: of a remarkable power play by Nixon to stack the court in his favor by forcing resignations; of Rehnquist himself, who played a role in the questionable ousting of Justice Abe Fortas; and of Nixon's failed impeachment attempt against William 0. Douglas. In his initial confirmation hearings, Rehnquist provided outrageous and unbelievable responses to questions about his controversial activities in the '50s and '60s -- yet he was confirmed with little opposition. It was only later, during his confirmation as Chief Justice, that his testimony would come under fire -- raising serious questions as to whether he had perjured himself Using newly released tapes, his own papers, and documents unearthed from the National Archives, John Dean offers readers a place in the White House inner circle, providing an unprecedented look at a government process, and a stunning expose of the man who has influenced the United States Supreme Court for the last thirty years.
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- Librería
- Wonder Book (US)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- I28A-02613
- Título
- The Rehnquist Choice: The Untold Story of the Nixon Appointment That Redefined the Supreme Court
- Autor
- Dean, John W
- Estado del libro
- Used - Good
- Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- ISBN 10
- 0743226070
- ISBN 13
- 9780743226073
- Editorial
- Free Press
- Lugar de publicación
- New York
- Primera fecha de publicación de esta edición
- 2001
- LCCN
- 2001040675
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