What is the significance of the Lincoln Bible and why is it so …
2 days ago · This particular Bible became famous when Abraham Lincoln used it during his first inauguration on March 4, 1861. It was provided to him by Supreme. ... It was provided to him by Supreme Court Justice John Roberts, who administered the oath of office. The Lincoln Bible, an iconic artifact of American history, holds substantial significance not ...
The Roberts court: A grave insult to the people
Jun 27, 2024 · Abraham Lincoln despised Taney as the legal upholder of white supremacy but had to suffer being sworn in by the old Maryland scarecrow in 1861. In that fraught March moment, the dark past and...
Barack Obama, John Roberts, and the echoes of another inauguration.
Jan 17, 2009 · Barack Obama and John Roberts make history as they repeat it. See all of Slate’s inauguration coverage. Barack Obama will take the oath of office this week on the same Bible used to swear in...
John G Roberts Jnr: 'Abraham Lincoln and the Supreme Court'
John G Roberts Jnr (Chief Justice of the United States) On Friday 8th May 2009 the Centre for Public Law held the ninth in the series of lectures in honour of Sir David Williams. The lecture, entitled "Abraham Lincoln and the Supreme Court" was given by John G Roberts:
Trump doesn't place hand on Bible during swearing-in - Yahoo UK
16 hours ago · President Donald Trump did not place his hand on the Bible as he took the oath of office during his inauguration on Monday. First lady Melania Trump stood next to the president holding two Bibles, but the 47th president of the United States didn't place his hand on either as he raised his right hand to take the presidential oath, which Chief Justice John Roberts issued. Melania Trump was ...
'Abraham Lincoln and the Supreme Court': The 2009 Sir David ... - YouTube
Jun 23, 2014 · On Friday 8 May 2009, John G Roberts Jnr (Chief Justice of the United States) delivered the 2009 Sir David Williams Lecture entitled "Abraham Lincoln and the Supreme Court".
JD Vance sworn-in as 50th Vice President of United States
20 hours ago · JD Vance was sworn in as the 50th Vice President of the United States, witnessed by Chief Justice John Roberts. Donald Trump took oath as the 47th President using Abraham Lincoln's Bible, marking the inauguration with traditional ceremonies including a tea with outgoing President Joe Biden, a signing ceremony, and inaugural parades.
Robert Todd Lincoln and Presidential Assassinations
Robert Todd Lincoln, eldest son of President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, felt cursed. One of his brothers, Edward, died as a boy in Springfield, Illinois long before their father became president. A second brother, William, died in the White House on February 20, 1862.
Roberts: Lincoln's ties to Idaho run deep - dnews.com
Mar 14, 2009 · Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts Jr. said Abraham Lincoln and the University of Idaho College of Law have a lot in common. He said most Americans are not aware of Lincoln's...
The Real People Behind ‘Abraham, Martin and John’
Oct 9, 2024 · Who are Abraham, Martin and John, and who is the missing name from this trio? Abraham, Martin, John – and Robert. The song’s title refers to three great champions of what became known as ‘civil rights’: Abraham Lincoln (1809-65), Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-68), and John F. Kennedy (1917-63).