Franklin Roosevelt vs. the Supreme Court Shesol, Jeff 1969- creator text bibliography nyu New York, N.Y W.W. Norton c2010 2010 1st ed. monographic eng

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x, 644 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Chronicles Franklin Roosevelt's battle with the Supreme Court, which culminated in him trying to suppress its conservative justices by expanding the size of the court, an attempt which failed and divided the Democratic party Complete control -- Storm center -- Shortcuts -- The dying of the light -- Heavy bombardment -- The golden ruling -- The last thin line -- Black Monday -- Opening gun -- Vigilantes -- Slow poison -- A project of great importance -- No-man's-land -- Plans and purposes -- Warning bell -- Preserve, protect, defend -- The beginning of the end of everything -- The first wedge -- Punch drunk -- The real mischief -- This new roar -- The yielding -- Blood or ink -- The switch in time -- Consent -- Striking a blow for liberty -- To fight against God -- We have only just begun to fight. Jeff Shesol. Includes bibliographical references (p. 603-615) and index. n-us--- Jr Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, (Franklin Delano) 1914-1988 Political and social views United States. Supreme Court History 20th century Political questions and judicial power United States History 20th century United States Politics and government 20th century KF8742 S554 2010 347.73/2609 9780393064742 (hardback) 0393064743 (hardback) 2009046365 DLC 091104 20230411090819.0 15972246