The Taft Court: Justices, Rulings, And Legacy
2003 | 331 Pages | ISBN: 1576072800 | PDF | 2 MB
William Howard Taft’s experience in the executive branch gave him a unique perspective on the court’s work. He initiated judicial reform and was the prime mover behind the Judiciary Act of 1925, which gave the court wide latitude to accept cases based on their importance to the nation.
The Taft Court decided about 1,600 cases during its nine terms. (continue reading…)