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by The Robert H. Jackson Center & WRFA Jamestown 107.9Robert H. Jackson (1892-1954) was a country lawyer who became Solicitor General, Attorney General, a justice of the Supreme Court, and served as chief prosecutor at the Nuremberg Trials of Nazi War Criminals following World War II. The Robert H. Jackson Center is dedicated to advancing the legacy of Robert H. Jackson through education, exhibits, and by pursuing the relevance of his ideas for our present generation. Special emphasis is made on educating youth on issues of justice and fairness, and in applying Jackson's views on international law as they relate to aggressive war, war crimes, and acts of terror in today's world. This lecture series is part of a remarkable and diverse collection of lectures and interviews undertaken by the Robert H. Jackson Center to capture recollections and reflections of those associated with Robert H. Jackson and his legacy.
Recent podcasts
Justice Robert H. Jackson on Security, Liberty and Law
13/10/2006
How Robert Jackson balanced protection of the individual while securing the nation against foreign aggression during the period leading up to World War II was the subject of Professor John Barrett's discussion at the Ampitheater during the third day of 'Justice and Security Week' at Chautauqua Institution. John Barrett is a Professor of Law at St. John's University School of Law, New York. Professor Barrett edited 'That Man' the late Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson's previously unknown memoir of FDR and the New Deal. Barrett's interest in Robert Jackson stems from his words and opinions tha he wrote as a Supreme Court Justice.
Justices, Presidents and Senators
13/10/2006
A speech by Professor Henry Abraham, the Emeritus Woodrow Wilson Professor at the University of Virginia, concerning "Justices, Presidents and Senators." Professor Henry Abraham discussed the historical context and significance of Justice Jackson's career on the Supreme Court. In Professor Abraham's opinion, Justice Jackson's historical significance is a result of his writing as he brought life to major consitutional questions. In addition, Abraham discussed Justice Jackson's feud with fellow Justice Hugo Black. The root of the feud between both Justices was Justice Jackson and Justice Black were promised the chief Justiceship by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Public awareness of this feud between the two Justices' became an important factor that hurt Jackson's chances to succeed Harlan F. Stone as Chief Justice.
Robert H. Jackson Center Dedication
15/09/2006
Chief Justice William Rehnquist spoke in Jamestown discussing his experiences with Robert H. Jackson and how Jackson's legacy continues to make an impression on governmental power and functions today. Chief Justice Rehnquist held the position of Supreme Court Justice and did so for more than three decades presiding over a diverse set of issues ranging from abortion to school prayer, the presidential impeachment in 1999 and the 2000 presidential election. Rehnquist served from 1952 to 1953 as Law Clerk to Robert Jackson. Professor John Barrett introduced Chief Justice Rehnquist and Melissa Jackson, Justice Jackson's granddaughter also spoke at the dedication ceremony.
