Interview with William O. Douglas: Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court Associate Justice William O. Douglas (1898–1980) was interviewed by journalist Howard Langer in 1957. In the interview Douglas discusses how the Supreme Court functions and its role in the American judicial system. Douglas also delves into his adventures abroad, his belief that “travel emphasizes that the human race is one big brotherhood,” and how people around the world had “come to identify America with things military and with dollars—not with warmhearted friendship, understanding and sympathy, with ideas of freedom and liberty.” Liner notes include a transcription of the interview and a teaching guide.

Track Listing

101	This is Howard Langer in New York	William O. Douglas, Howard Langer	01:27
102	Justice Douglas in the Supreme Court Chambers	William O. Douglas, Howard Langer	00:38
103	Function of the Supreme Court in America	William O. Douglas, Howard Langer	01:05
104	What Does the Court Decide as "Referee"?	William O. Douglas, Howard Langer	00:24
105	Promoting Social Equality	William O. Douglas, Howard Langer	00:28
106	Supreme Court Justice Influence	William O. Douglas, Howard Langer	00:37
107	Qualities You Admire	William O. Douglas, Howard Langer	00:24
108	What Strides Have Been Made?	William O. Douglas, Howard Langer	01:05
109	Typical Week's Schedule	William O. Douglas, Howard Langer	00:53
110	Routine throughout the Month	William O. Douglas, Howard Langer	00:30
111	How is the Voting Done?	William O. Douglas, Howard Langer	00:20
112	Close to Death	William O. Douglas, Howard Langer	00:38
113	Men and Mountains	William O. Douglas, Howard Langer	01:17
114	Influence of Travel	William O. Douglas, Howard Langer	01:35
115	Misunderstandings of Peoples Abroad	William O. Douglas, Howard Langer	00:39
116	Gaining or Losing Friends?	William O. Douglas, Howard Langer	01:01
117	How Can This Be Done?	William O. Douglas, Howard Langer	00:39
118	Importance of American History	William O. Douglas, Howard Langer	00:27
119	What Would Be Your Message?	William O. Douglas, Howard Langer	01:07