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The article discusses two books reviewed in the Journal of Supreme Court History. The first book, "Vaulting Ambition" by Michael Nelson, focuses on FDR's attempt to pack the Supreme Court in 1937. The second book, "Justice and Faith" by Greg Zipes, explores the life of Frank Murphy, a Supreme Court justice with a diverse background. Both books provide valuable insights into significant historical events and individuals, offering readers a deeper understanding of the Supreme Court's history and the impact of key decisions. [Extracted from the article]

Electing Justice: Fixing the Supreme Court Nomination Process by Richard Davis. New York, Oxford University Press, 2005. 224 pp. $28.00. The death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist in 2005 and [...]

Focuses on the accomplishment of Morrison R. Waite as chief justice in the U.S. Enumeration of the tenures of the chief justices in the country; List of the justices who made up the tribunal of Waite; Performance of Waite as court leader.