“That four great nations, flushed with victory and stung with injury stay the hand of vengeance and voluntarily submit their captive enemies to the judgment of the law is one of the most significant tributes that Power has ever paid to Reason.” — from Jackson's Opening Statement before the International Military Tribunal

Upcoming Events


Kenneth Gormley to speak at Robert H. Jackson Birthday Observance in Warren, PA

The observance of Robert H. Jackson’s 117th birthday will be held in the Warren County Courthouse on Thursday, February 12th. Robert H. Jackson Day in Warren County, Pa is an annual event held in observance of Jackson’s birth in Spring Creek Township. This year’s distinguished speaker is Kenneth G. Gormley, Associate Vice President for Interdisciplinary Scholarship and Special Projects at Duquesne University School of Law.

Author Visit with Gail Jarrow

Award-winning author Gail Jarrow will be in Jamestown on April 21 and 22, 2009 as part of a youth education program co-sponsored by the Law, Youth and Citizenship Program of the NY State Bar Association and the Robert H. Jackson Center. This program includes an essay contest, a dinner honoring contest winners and an opportunity to attend a presentation by Ms. Jarrow. Learn more.