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A Place of Tradition
"The Republic endures and this is a symbol of its faith."
-- Chief Justice Hughes at the cornerstone ceremony, 1932
Chief Justice William Howard Taft's dream of a dignified home for the third branch of government was fulfilled by Cass Gilbert's design of a classically inspired "Temple of Justice." Drawing on the rich traditions of ancient civilizations, Gilbert created a space for the important work of the Court to unfold in a somber and dignified setting. Now, after more than 75 years, the building has become not only a physical home for the Supreme Court but a powerful symbol in its own right. |