In 1971, William Rehnquist seemed the perfect choice to fill a seat on the United States Supreme Court.
He writes a regular column on legal, government, and political matters for the Internet publication Writ at wwwfindlaw.co.
He regularly reviews books for The New York Times Book Review, Chicago Tiibune, and Salon.com.
Dean appears frequently on television, discussing matters relating to the Nixon presidency.
About author(s): John W.
It was only later, during his confirmation as Chief Justice, That his testimony would come under fire -- raising serious questions as to whether he had perjured himself Using newly released tapes, his own papers, and documents unearthed from the National Archives, John Dean offers readers a place in the White House inner circle, providing an unprecedented look at a government process, and a stunning expose of the man who has influenced the United States Supreme Court for the last thirty years.
In his initial confirmation hearings, Rehnquist provided outrageous and unbelievable responses to questions about his controversial activities in the \'50s and \'60s -- yet he was confirmed with little opposition.
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Dean weaves a gripping account packed with stunning new revelations: of a remarkable power play by Nixon to stack the Court in his favor by forcing resignations; of Rehnquist himself, who played a role in the questionable ousting of Justice Abe Fortas; and of Nixon\'s failed impeachment attempt against William 0.
Now, for the first time, former White House counsel John Dean tells the improbable Story of Rehnquist\'s appointment.
But in truth, the nomination was anything but straightforward.
He was a young, well-polished lawyer who shared many of President Richard Nixon\'s philosophies and faced no major objections from the Senate.
In 1971, William Rehnquist seemed the perfect choice to fill a seat on the United States Supreme Court
