Robert H. Jackson
Robert H. Jackson was an influential American lawyer and jurist, best known for his role as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice from 1941 to 1954. Before his appointment to the Supreme Court, he served as the U.S. Attorney General and was a key figure in the Nuremberg Trials, where he served as the chief prosecutor against Nazi war criminals. Jackson's seminal speech, 'The Federal Prosecutor,' delivered in 1940, emphasized the critical nature of prosecutorial discretion and the need for independence from political pressures, a principle that continues to resonate in discussions about the legal profession. His legacy endures in legal education and the ongoing debate about the role of prosecutors in the justice system.
Born on Feb 13, 1892 (133 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 103,535 | $21,000,000 | 6,569$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 103,535 | $21,000,000 | 6,569$ |
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United States:
Back in 1947, the first Justice Jackson — Justice Robert H. Jackson — expressed what critics at the time deemed scathing contempt for his colleagues.
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Luxembourg:
Robert H. Jackson was the chief prosecutor at the Nuremberg Trials.
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United States:
Robert H. Jackson reflected on the enormous scope of prosecutorial power and the crucial importance of shielding it from politics.
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