“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”
April 29, 1745 – Oliver Ellsworth was born. Even just a quick look at some views of the 3rd Chief Justice – can show just how far almost everyone today is from our founding principles. Path to Liberty: April 29, 2023...
October 19, 1789 – John Jay was sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States. Even a quick overview of his views on the Constitution, war and peace, property rights and more – can show just how far almost everyone today is from our founding...
Today in history, on October 19, 1789, John Jay was sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States. At the time, the power and scope of the High Court were minuscule. During Jay’s six years as Chief Justice, the Supreme Court only heard four cases....