Video: '1953 Chief Justice: Governor Earl Warren Named To U.S. Highest Court'

(Monday, October 5, 1953, noon EST) — Former California Governor Earl Warren was sworn in today as the 14th Chief Justice of the United States; he would preside over a major shift in American constitutional jurisprudence, which has been recognized by many as a “Constitutional Revolution” in the liberal direction. Continue reading Earl Warren sworn-in as 14th Chief Justice of the United States 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1953) →