The law school that I went to was supported at one time by Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis. His remains are buried under the front porch, he arranged for the library to be a repository for original legal briefs submitted to the Court. During the depression in the 1930's he paid the power bill to keep the place open.
There was a celebration of his legacy in 2016, as a fundraiser for the law school, hosted by Ruth Bader-Ginsburg at the Supreme Court. After a program in the Courtroom, there was a reception in the conference rooms of the Supreme Court. A Fabulous experience, worth every penny. This photo was taken as I walked back the subway that night.
It shows you how times change. I must have not been paying attention then because that Justice's name doesn't even ring a bell. If you got to meet Ruth Bader that would have been cool!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHe ha been dead a long time
Delete“His remains are buried under the front porch.” Hmmm...
ReplyDeleteCremated and interred
DeleteI wonder if I could be buried under our front porch ... might bring down the property value.
ReplyDeleteIt depends on state law, and yes it would put off some potential buyers.
DeleteOh yes, that would have been a fabulous event. I cherish the time I sat in on a Supreme Court hearing. Not many people get to see that inside of that beautiful courtroom.
ReplyDeleteI send students over to stand in the 15 minute observation line,
DeleteSounds like a fab event for alumni and other donors!
ReplyDeleteI'd give again
DeleteSo much of history seems lost when we die; we don't realize what's gone before us most of the time.
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