Happy 225th Birthday to the U.S. Supreme Court!
The U.S. Supreme Court was “born” 225 years ago today, September 24, 1789. This is the date that the Judiciary Act of 1789 (which established the form of the Supreme Court) was signed into law by President George Washington. The first six Justices were also nominated: John Jay (Chief Justice), John Blair, William Cushing, [...]