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Supreme Court of the United States
Courthouse
Northeast Washington, Washington
"first African American Supreme Court Justice"(4 Tips)
"three minutes of oral arguments."(2 Tips)
"Antonin Scalia"(2 Tips)
"when Chief Justice Taft"(2 Tips)
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Lenny GalloJuly 22, 2016Worth checking out and you can even sit through hearings (if you get there early). Just note that they don't allow any pictures in the actual courtroom and they're quite particular about this. :(Upvoted Dec 27, 2024- Jake SmithAugust 13, 2019Look up at the quote on the facade: “Equal Justice Under Law” and repeat after Thurgood Marshall. The first African American Supreme Court Justice said “I hope...” everyday while climbing the steps.
Hot SandApril 11, 2014Loved seeing it in Winter all covered in snow👀. And the squirrels lets not forget the little critters that are always hanging about. Gave me quite a fright when I first saw them🙊- Ben J. DITZELMarch 28, 2013Chief Justice John G Roberts & Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen G Breyer, Samuel A Alito, and Elena Kagan, Clarence Thomas, Antonin Scalia (repl by Neil Gorsuch '17), Anthony Kennedy, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Architect of the Capitol (AOC)December 29, 2011Finished and occupied in 1935, the Supreme Court's great marble temple is a fitting home for the nation's third branch of government. Read more
Shannon JeropkeSeptember 27, 2011Be sure to check out the gift shop in the basement! Also the food here is pretty good so if your looking for somewhere to eat on the mall look no further!
Guadalupe RodriguezMarch 16, 2015Climb all the way to the top and look at the doors! They are amazing to look at!
- HISTORYApril 1, 2010After the federal government was established in Washington, the court was housed in a basement room in the US Capitol until 1929, when Chief Justice Taft argued successfully for their own building.
Easy Figure InternationalSeptember 25, 2013Organize a trip with a professional staff; it worthy every bit of knowledge. Thank you for hosting us today!
Bavo CumpsSeptember 30, 2015Go there if you go to Capitol hill! There is a great free lecture on how the court works.
Connie HaroOctober 6, 2015Do one of the docent tours. They are super informative and very interesting.
B BrownApril 15, 2013The marble used for the columns inside the courtroom were shipped from Italy and Spain. The marble used elsewhere in the court was shipped from Alabama.
Jacob LupferApril 16, 2013Conservatives think it's too liberal and liberals think it's too conservative. The Court has to be at least somewhat mindful of public opinion in order to maintain its own legitimacy.
Jacob FordAugust 8, 2014Walk out the front door a champion of law and be blinded by the Sun of Justice.
M Squared Real EstateAugust 20, 2011Visitors can watch the court in session M-W, from October-April, with admission on a first-come, first-served basis.
Dave LepkowskiNovember 5, 2017The views. Guards are very protective of the building and front plaza.
Presidential LibrariesJanuary 11, 2011There have been four female Supreme Court Justices, but Sandra Day O'Connor was the first- and she was nominated by President Reagan on July 7, 1981. She was sworn in on September 25 of the same year.
- Megan McCourtSeptember 30, 2011You can walk down the steps, but not up them. Make sure to exit from the upper level of the building in the front. Read more
Jim MooreMarch 26, 2013I used to could ask to cut in the front of the line to "just brush my hair". That won't work today.
Tommy BennettOctober 5, 2016It is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is.
The Junior LeagueJune 13, 2011First female, and now former, Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O'Connor, is a member of The Junior League.
US National ArchivesJanuary 28, 2011Click the link below to listen to a digital audio recording of President Clinton on the death of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall Read more
Amnesty International BaltimoreDecember 2, 2010Everyone has the right to an effective remedy by the competent national tribunals for acts violating the fundamental rights granted him by the constitution or by law.
- DoraJuly 21, 2010When court's in session, you can stand in a line to hear three minutes of oral arguments. Powered by ParentsConnect.com
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Supreme Court of the United States
1 1st St NE (at E Capitol St NE)
Washington, D.C. 20543
United States
Washington, D.C. 20543
United States
Closed until 9:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
(202) 479-3000
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