The most popular programs for the Rehnquist, William Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=845 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 11:49:26 GMT Prior to confirmation hearings for Judge John Roberts, a compilation of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings for Justice William Rehnquist's nomination as Chief Justice was shown. Justice Rehnquist gave his testimony from July 29 through August 1 of 1986. Portions were drawn from the second day of hearings on July 30, 1986. Justice Rehnquist responded to questions from committee members about his views regarding such topics as voter intimidation, cameras in the courtroom, a summerhouse in Vermont, role of federal judiciary, penal reform ballot security issues, and his views on the role of Chief Justice. President Reagan nominated Justice Rehnquist to become the next Supreme Court Chief Justice on June 20, 1986. The Senate confirmed his nomination on September 17, 1986 with a vote of 65 in favor, 33 opposed. Justice Rehnquist was named to succeed retired Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150256-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150256-2 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Events surrounding the funeral of Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist were shown. Chief Justice Rehnquist's casket remained in the Great Hall of the Supreme Court for viewing by officials and well-wishers from 10:00 a.m. until approximately 12:00 p.m. ET. It was carried to a hearse for the journey to St. Matthew's Cathedral for a private funeral and burial at Arlington National Cemetery. This compilation includes Senators and Congressmen paying their respects, footage of other justices and nominee Judge John Roberts at the events, blessings by clergy in the Great Hall, as well as portions of the funeral procession. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188718-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188718-3 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Herman Obermayer talked about his book [Rehnquist: A Personal Portrait of the Distinguished Chief Justice of the United States] (Threshold Editions; September 15, 2009). Editor and publisher Herman Obermayer wrote a personal memoir of the life and personality of one of his longest standing friends, William Rehnquist (1924-2005), the nation's 16th chief justice. He offered insights into the man behind the judicial decisions, including how the political position of conservatism was seen in his daily life. Topics included his role in the impeachment trial of President Clinton and the Supreme Court decision in [Gore v. Bush]. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This was a noon event on Friday, October 16, 2009, at The Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. Herman Obermayer was editor and publisher of two independent newspapers: [The Northern Virginia Sun] and the [Daily Record], in Long Branch, N.J. He is author of the memoir [Soldiering for Freedom]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289507-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289507-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Editor Michael Avery and fellow conributor David Rudovsky talked about the book, [We Dissent: Talking Back to the Rehnquist Court, Eight Cases That Subverted Civil Liberties and Civil Rights]. In this series of dissenting opinions, written by eight civil rights attorneys, the authors criticize the conservative civil rights and civil liberties decisions of the Rehnquist Court. They develop a constitutional vision that they say insists upon government accountability to its citizens. Topics included federal judicial selection by the Obama administration. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. The Philadelphia and Drexel chapters of the National Lawyers Guild co-sponsored this event on Friday, February 6, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. at Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law. Michael Avery is a former president of the National Lawyers Guild. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284249-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284249-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Professor O'Brien was interviewed about the nomination of John Roberts to be the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, Roberts' confirmation hearings, the death of Chief Justice Rehnquist, and the future of the Supreme Court. He reacted to video clips of Chief Justice Rehnquist from 1992, 1998, 2001, and 2004 and of attorney John Roberts in 1997 talking about the Court. He is the Spicer Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia and the author of [Storm Center: The Supreme Court in American Politics], published by W. W. Norton and Company. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188775-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188775-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Chief Justice Rehnquist's coffin was placed on the funeral bier first used by Abraham Lincoln to lay in repose as officials, dignitaries, and well-wishers passed by to pay their respects. This portion included the procession up the steps of the Supreme Court building into the Great Hall and public memorial remarks prior to a private ceremony for the family and public viewing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188700-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188700-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Professor Yarbrough talked about his book [David Hackett Souter: Traditional Republican on the Rehnquist Court], published by Oxford University Press. Following his remarks, he participated in a panel discussion with Karen O'Connor and Mark Tushnet about U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice David Souter. The panelists talked about the late Chief Justice William Rehnquist and Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers. They also responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Ms. Strum introduced the author and moderated the panel. Mark Tushnet is the author of [A Court Divided: The Rehnquist Court and the Future of Constitutional Law] by W.W. Norton and Company. Karen O'Connor is the co-author of [Essentials of American Government: Continuity and Change, 2004 Election Update], published by Longman. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189438-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189438-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT A memorial service was held for Chief Justice William Rehnquist in the Upper Great Hall of the U.S. Supreme Court. He served as an associate justice from 1971 to 1986 and as chief justice from 1986 to 2005. His life and career were praised by speakers, including the U.S. Solicitor General, his son, and a number of his former staff members and clerks. William Rehnquist died in September 2005 from cancer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193011-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193011-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Following a ceremony at St. Mathew's Cathedral, U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist's coffin was placed in a hearse and taken to Arlington National cemetery for a private burial. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188718-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188718-2 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Guests discussed the tenure of Chief Justice Rehnquist on the U.S. Supreme Court, his outside interests and other biographical information. Video clips of interviews and speeches were also shown. Professor Yarbrough is the author of [The Rehnquist Court and the Constitution]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159572-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159572-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 13-5 to recommend President Reagan's nomination of Justice William Rehnquist to become Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The committee also voted to recommend Judge Antonin Scalia to succeed Rehnquist as an Associate Justice. The recommendations will go to the U.S. Senate for approval. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150339-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150339-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Events surrounding the funeral of Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist were shown. Chief Justice Rehnquist's casket remained in the Great Hall of the Supreme Court for viewing by officials and well-wishers from 10:00 a.m. EDT until approximately noon. Events include Senators, Congressmen, and government officials paying their respects, and footage of other justices and nominee Judge John Roberts. After blessings by clergy in the Great Hall the casket was carried to a hearse and taken to St. Matthew's Cathedral for a private funeral. Only the exterior of the church is seen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188718-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188718-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Inside the Dittmar Memorial Gallery, Christopher Tomlins talked about his book [The United States Supreme Court: The Pursuit of Justice], published by. Houghton Mifflin. The book takes a current and historical look at the Supreme Court. Mr. Tomlins talked extensively about former Chief Justice William Rehnquist's career, his time on the court, and his legacy. He also spoke about current Chief Justice John Roberts and Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers. Following his presentation, Mr. Tomlins responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189278-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189278-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT At a conference on "The Legacy of the Rehnquist Court," a panel of solicitors general discussed the impact of the Rehnquest Court, the structural Constitution under the Rehnquist Court, and issues of separation of powers and federalism. Each panelist reminisced in detail about his experiences in the Rehnquist Court. The discussion was moderated by Dean Kearney. The event was held at the Pfister Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191349-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191349-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT President Bush extended his regrets to the family on the death of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist the previous night. He commented on the life and career of the Chief Justice, who even in illness presided over the presidential inauguration and worked to complete his last term. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188698-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188698-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Dean talked about his book, [The Rehnquist Choice: The Untold Story of the Nixon Appointment That Redefined the Supreme Court], published by The Free Press. Mr. Dean, White House counsel for the Nixon administration, said that the decision to nominate Mr. Rehnquist as an associate justice in 1971 was a rushed and somewhat haphazard affair. William Rehnquist has been chief justice since 1986 and most recently presided over the Clinton impeachment trial and wrote the majority opinion in [Bush v. Gore]. Mr. Dean served as White House counsel for President Nixon. After his presentation he answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166980-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166980-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT David Savage talked about the style and approach of Chief Justice Rehnquist. He used archival footage to highlight the career and important decisions the chief justice had made. Savage is the author of [Turning Right: The Making of the Rehnquist Court]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118281-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118281-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT A portion of the day's ceremony in the Great Hall of the Supreme Court where Chief Justice Rhenquist had been lying in repose was shown. During this portion President and Mrs. Bush and several other officials appeared to pay their respects. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188700-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188700-4 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Photographs and news articles illustrated the brief vignette on the career of Supreme Court Chief Justice Rehnquist. Chief Justice Rehnquist's votes on major Supreme Court cases during his career were also briefly discussed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23401-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23401-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Three former clerks to Chief Justice William Rehnquist discussed their experiences clerking for the Supreme Court Judge in Washington, DC. They recounted anecdotes about the Chief Justice to mark the 20th anniversary of the confirmation of Judge Rehnquist to the Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23375-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23375-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Professor Rosen talked about his article, "Rehnquist the Great?" in the April 2005 issue of [Atlantic Monthly]. He wrote that William Rehnquist is one of the most impressive U.S. Supreme Court chief justices in the past century. Topics included Chief Justice Rehnquist's Supreme Court career before and after being appointed chief justice, his administrative ability, his deference to majority rule, his conservatism, and the books he has written. The program featured a dozen clips from C-SPAN's coverage of and interviews with Chief Justice Rehnquist in recent years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186052-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186052-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Rauh and Mr. Reynolds reflected on the Supreme Court career of Chief Justice William Rehnquist on the 20th anniversary of the Supreme Court confirmation of Judge Rehnquist to the Supreme Court. They discussed the politics of the Supreme Court confirmation process that brought Judge Rehnquist to the court during the term of U.S. President Nixon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23402-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23402-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Chief Justice Rehnquist's coffin lay in repose on the funeral bier first used by Abraham Lincoln as officials, dignitaries, and well-wishers passed by to pay their respects. Visiting officials in this portion included President and Mrs. Bush, Senator Biden and former Attorney General Ashcroft. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188700-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188700-2 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Chief Justice Rehnquist's coffin lay in repose on the funeral bier first used by Abraham Lincoln as officials, dignitaries, and well-wishers passed by to pay their respects. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188700-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188700-3 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT [New York Times] Supreme Court correspondent Linda Greenhouse offered the keynote address at "The Rehnquist Legacy" a conference to discuss the book [The Rehnquist Legacy], published by Cambridge University Press in 2005. The book presented a collection of 17 original essays from leading authorities in constitutional law and criminal procedure assessing Rehnquist's place in the history of diverse areas of constitutional law. The book was not released at the time of the program. At the conference the co-authors offered an assessment of Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist's legal legacy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186184-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186184-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Chief Justice Rehnquist's coffin lay in repose on the funeral bier first used by Abraham Lincoln as officials, dignitaries, and well-wishers passed by to pay their respects. Among those attending the ceremony during this session were Attorney General Gonzales. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188700-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188700-5 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT As part of a two-day symposium on the legacy of the Rehnquist Court, journalists spoke about the Rehnquist Court and the media. Among the topics discussed were the anonymity of the U.S. Supreme Court Justices, decisions made during Chief Justice Rehnquist's tenure, and relationships with the Supreme Court press corps. Following their discussion, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Professor Turley moderated the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189623-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189623-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Reno led the toast to Chief Justice Rehnquist. Justice Ginsburg lauded him, presented him with a judge's curly wig, and led another toast. The chief justice talked about the 25th anniversary of the National Center for State Courts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67743-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67743-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Chief Justice Rehnquist conducted a book signing for his book, [All the Laws But One]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116305-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116305-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Chief Justice Rehnquist's coffin lay in repose on the funeral bier first used by Abraham Lincoln as officials, dignitaries, and well-wishers passed by to pay their respects. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188700-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188700-6 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Taylor talked about U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist's service on the court, his record as chief justice, his personal jurisprudence, how the court has functioned under his leadership. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186845-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186845-2 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT The Institute of Bill of Rights Law, part of the William and Mary School of Law, marked the commencement of the new term of the United States Supreme Court with its 18th annual Supreme Court Preview conference. The Supreme Court Preview brought together leading court journalists, advocates, and legal scholars for a day and a half to discuss and analyze the Court's upcoming term. The third session of the conference featured a panel that examined the legacy of United States Supreme Court Chief Justice Rehnquist. Panelists discussed the Chief Justice's decisions and how they have impacted society. They also talked about his life and role on the Supreme Court. Following the panel, participants responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188983-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188983-3 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Chief Justice Rehnquist spoke about the Judicial Conference of the United States, which has been in existence since 1922. The Conference, which is composed of federal appeals judges, circuit judges, and Supreme Court Justices, deals with a variety of judicial matters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157135-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157135-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT On the 10th anniversary of his nomination as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, C-SPAN profiled the career of William Rehnquist. His nomination process was examined and interviews about him and clips of his speeches were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72970-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72970-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Taylor spoke about the legacy of the late United States Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist and the nomination of Judge John Roberts to the high court. He also responded to questions and comments from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188646-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188646-2 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Senate leaders and the ranking members of the Judiciary Committee spoke to reporters about the nomination of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court. They discussed the schedule for his confirmation following the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. The Senators said that both the devastation of Hurricane Katrina as well as the passing of the chief justice were reasons for the delay and that they expected a dignified confirmation hearing for the nominee. Following their remarks, they responded to questions and comments from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188706-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188706-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on news of the day. Callers discussed the death of the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court as well as the nomination of Judge John Roberts to the court. Participating by telephone, Mr. Henderson talked about the death of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist. He discussed the need for multiple nominees due to the death as well as the retiring of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. A brief video clip of Chief Justice Rehnquist was also shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188644-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188644-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Becker and Mr. Savage talked about the life and death of United States Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist. They discussed the affect on the nomination of Judge John Roberts to the Supreme Court. The guests also responded to questions and comments from telephone callers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188644-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188644-3 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Senator Schumer spoke about the legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Rehnquist, who died the previous night. Senator Schumer, a member of the Judiciary Committee, recommended delaying the hearings for the confirmation of Judge John Roberts to the Supreme Court that were scheduled for Tuesday to allow time for mourning the Chief Justice and consider the implications of his passing. He also suggested that the president nominate Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor to be Chief Justice for a year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188717-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188717-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on news of the day. Callers discussed the funeral of Chief Justice William Rehnquist and the nomination of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court. Participating by telephone, Mr. Klein spoke about the confirmation hearings for Judge Roberts. He said that the hearings would be delayed at least a week due to the death of the Chief Justice and the focus of relief efforts on Hurricane Katrina. Mr. Klein also talked about future nominations to the Supreme Court. Video clips of the Supreme Court and mourners were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188646-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188646-1 Wed, 30 Jul 1986 00:00:00 GMT