Senate Committee Considers Jackson Nomination
Washington D.C. - A Senate Judiciary sub-comittee considering the nomination of Robert H. Jackson to be Solicitor General of the United States opened hearings her today. Photo shows left to right: Mr. Jackson; Senator George McGill, chairman; Attorney General Homer S. Cummings.
Nominated Solicitor General--Robert H. Jackson, Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Justice Department's Anti-Trust Division, who was nominated by President Roosevelt today, January 27th, to the position of Solicitor General. Mr. Jackson's appointment is expected to arouse comment in the Senate although there seems to be little doubt of confirmation.
Supreme Court Justices pay respects to Roosevelt--Led by Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes seven members of the Supreme Court of the United States paid their respects to President Roosevelt at the White House today for the first time since 1935. Justice Pierce Butler, who is ill, and Justice James Clark McReynolds were absent. Shown as they left the executive mansion they are, left to right: Solicitor General Robert H. Jackson; Associate Justices Felix Frankfurter, Hugo Black; Court Reporter Ernest Kneel (in background); Associate Justice Harlan F. Stone; Chief Justice Hughes; Associate Justices Owen J. Roberts; Stanley F. Reed; William O. Douglas and Attorney General Frank Murphy.
At the Capital-- Robert H. Jackson, appointed Assistant Attorney General, will defend himself before the Senate Judiciary Committee investigating his nomination for U.S. Solicitor General. Photo shows (left to right) -- Robert H. Jackson, shaking hands with Senator Edward R. Burke of Nebraska, as they met in the Senate office building today.
Jackson successor takes oath. Washington, D.C., March 21. Thurman Arnold, former Yale University Law Professor, was today sworn in as Assistant Attorney General in charge of anti-trust division. He succeeds Robert H. Jackson, who was appointed Solicitor General. In the photograph, left to right: Solicitor General Robert H. Jackson, Thurman Arnold, and Ugo Carusi, Executive Assistant of the Attorney General administering the oath.
Congratulations. Washington, D.C., March 5. Attorney General Homer S. Cummings congratulating Robert H. Jackson today shortly after he was sworn in as United States Solicitor General.
Confer with president. Washington, D.C., Jan 24. Robert H. Jackson (left) Assistant Attorney General, and Ben Cohen Office of the President's 'Braintrusters', leaving the White House today after a conference with President Roosevelt. It is believed they discussed projected anti-monopoly recommendations which the Chief Executive will embody in a special message to Congress.
Before "Government vs. Business" Debate--New York....Robert H. Jackson , Ass't United States Attorney General, is shown on the platform chatting with Wendell L. Willkie (Right) President of the Commonwealth Southern Corporation, just before their debate over the radio from Town Hall tonight. Jackson, representing the government and Willkie, representing business debated the momentous question of cooperation to pull the nation out of the "recession."
At the Senate Investigation--Hearings were resumed today on the nomination of Robert H. Jackson, to be Solicitor General, before the Senate Judiciary Sub-Comittee. Mr. Jackson was appointed to fill the post vacated by Stanley Reed. Today, Jackson was grilled by Senators on his economic views, and denied blackmail used to collect taxes.
Senate Committee Considers Jackson Nomination--A Senate Judiciary sub-committee considering the nomination of Robert H. Jackson to be Solicitor General of the United States opened hearings here today. Photo shows left to right: Mr. Jackson; Senator George McGill, Chairman and Attorney General Homer S. Cummings.
