The Long and Interesting Career of Associate Justice William O. Douglass

OYEZ OYEZ OYEZ! It's October, which means the Supreme Court is back in session and the Rebeccas are digging into some of the history of the Court this month.  Associate Justice of the Supreme Court William O. Douglass is probably one of the most important Supreme Court Justices you probably know nothing about.  Appointed by FDR, he remains the longest serving justice in the history of the court, at just over 36 years.  Listen about his interesting life, his many controversies, and how he almost single-handedly saved the C&O Canal from turning into a parkway!   Comments or Questions? Or have an idea for future episodes - #pitchtothepod? Email us [email protected] Support Tour Guide Tell All: • Want to send a one off donation to support the podcast team? We have a venmo @tourguide-tellall • Check out our STORE for Tour Guide Tell All podcast paraphernalia from tote bags to stickers - https://tour-guide-tell-all.myshopify.com/   If you are looking for more information, we found these resources to be helpful: William O. Douglas Biography Douglas and the National Park Service Douglas and the C&O Canal Gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery Selected Opinions from Douglas   You’re Listening To: Rebecca Fachner and Rebecca Grawl The Person Responsible for it Sounding Good: Dan KingTechnical & Admin Work Done During Toddler Naptime: Canden ArciniegaIntro/Outro Music: Well-Seasoned from Audio Hero