A visionary jurist who soared above ordinary legal thinking.
Robert H. Jackson, U.S. Supreme Court Justice and chief American prosecutor at Nuremberg, embodied the eagle's commanding vision and towering independence. His Nuremberg opening statement is considered one of the greatest legal orations in history — a sweeping, principled indictment delivered with sovereign authority. Jackson held himself to the highest standards of justice, showed extraordinary moral courage in navigating unprecedented legal territory, and commanded profound respect without ever seeking mere popularity.
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