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The Rehnquist Choice: The Untold Story of the Nixon Appointment That Redefined the Supreme Court
by Dean, John W
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- ISBN 10
- 0743226070
- ISBN 13
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New York: The Free Press, 2001. First Edition. First Printing. very good, very good. 333, DJ in plastic sleeve Chief Justice William Rehnquist has been singularly influential in steering the Supreme Court away from the activism of the Warren court to a strict constructionist position. But his appointment to the bench by President Richard Nixon was a surprise. He was, after all, an assistant attorney general, not a trial or appellate judge. John Dean, later to become famous as the president's counsel in the Watergate affair, describeshow this long-shot appointment came about.
Synopsis
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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- Ground Zero Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 43021
- Title
- The Rehnquist Choice: The Untold Story of the Nixon Appointment That Redefined the Supreme Court
- Author
- Dean, John W
- Book Condition
- Used - very good, very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition. First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0743226070
- ISBN 13
- 9780743226073
- Publisher
- The Free Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2001
- LCCN
- 2001040675
- Keywords
- Supreme Court, Chief Justice, American Bar Assoc., Abe Fortas, Warren Burger, John Erlichman, Mildred Lillie, Haldeman, William Rehnquist
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