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NBC Evening News for Monday, Oct 29, 1973
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(Studio) Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas serves longer on court than any justice in Supreme Court history. Douglas apptd. by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939. Douglas meets with reports briefly.
REPORTER: John Chancellor

(DC) [DOUGLAS - believes all President make mistakes. Admires Oliver Wendell Holmes, oldest Supreme Court justice, for his work after 80. Insists American people can make country whatever they wish. Heart of American sound, conscience sound and future great.]
REPORTER: No reporter given

(Studio) William O. Douglas' background outlined. Freedom is at heart of William O. Douglas. Douglas' liberal actions arouse enemies galore, but Douglas remains intact on Supreme Court
REPORTER: John Chancellor

Reporter(s):
Chancellor, John
Duration:
00:03:10

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