Robert H. Jackson: Jurist, Prosecutor, and Defender of Liberty

Robert H. Jackson was a towering figure in American law, serving as U.S. Solicitor General, Attorney General, and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. He is uniquely known for holding all three positions and for his pivotal role as Chief U.S. Prosecutor at the Nuremberg Trials, where he helped establish international criminal law. Jackson was celebrated for his eloquent legal writing and his unwavering commitment to individual liberties and due process.