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Brandeis the Oldest Justice Shapes Court Debate
Pathfinder portrays Louis Brandeis as the liberal yet steadfast 80 year old justice whose anti big government and pro small man stance defines the court's balance. The piece compares him to Cardozo and Holmes, notes his conservative restraint and lifelong labor support, and recounts his 1916 appointment struggles and enduring influence. It highlights his habits, personality, and moral stance as liberals seek to preserve his role amid Roosevelt’s court reform plans.
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Benjamin Cardozo
Oliver Wendell Holmes
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NRA
Oklahoma
Stone
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TVA
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Fredericka Brandeis
Bohemia
Louisville
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Germany
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Harvard University
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Boston
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Boston Traction
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American Bar Association
William Howard Taft
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Lincoln
Alice Goldmark
New York City
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United States
Mr. Taft
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