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October 25, 2018 at 10:00am

Appellate Division, Fourth Department: Oral Arguments

The Robert H. Jackson Center will oral arguments in a regular session of court by the Supreme Court of the State of New York Appellate Division, Fourth Department on Thursday, October 25, 2018.

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October 26, 2018 at 1:00pm

Welcome to the World of Your Federal District Court

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A Personal Perspective

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“An Existing and Indestructible Reality”? Justice Robert H. Jackson’s Thoughts on International Law and a Legal Case Study on the 100th Anniversary of the Balfour Declaration

The Robert H. Jackson Center envisions a global society where the universal principles of equality, fairness and justice prevail.

JACKSON CENTER EVENTS

EXHIBITS AT THE JACKSON CENTER

A Model for Courage: The Life of Charles Goodell

A Model for Courage: The Life of Charles Goodell explores the life of the Jamestown-born politician who ascended to the U.S. Senate in a time of crisis only to lose his seat for standing up for what was right.

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Checks & Balances- Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company v. Sawyer

Two 40 minute lessons for Grade 11: United States History and Government classes including references to the DVD, Liberty Under Law, The Robert H. Jackson Story, websites, and student readings.

 

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Justice at Nuremberg

Four 40-minute lessons for Grade 11: United States History and Government classes complete with websites, handouts and suggested video clips from the DVD, Liberty Under Law: The Robert H. Jackson Story....

This Day in Nuremberg

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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.

Robert H. Jackson - Opening Address ot the International Military Tribunal. November 10, 1945