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Short Circuit on X: For the first 127 years of the US Supreme Court, the Senate did not hold public confirmation hearings for nominees. The first public hearing was held in 1916
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As 4th Jew seeks US Supreme Court, a look at how the first was nearly borked
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Wilson nominates Brandeis to Supreme Court, Jan. 28, 1916 - POLITICO
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The Supreme Court: Louis Brandeis (1916-1939)
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Review: In 'Louis D. Brandeis: American Prophet,' Moral Vision and a True Believer's Zeal - The New York Times
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Celebrating Louis' ascension to the court – 100 years later
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Louis D. Brandeis: People's Lawyer Becomes Pre-eminent Supreme Court Judge
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Louis brandeis hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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Obama's Supreme Court Nominee Makes History For Waiting The Longest For Confirmation
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Louis D. Brandeis, About
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Louis Brandeis, US Supreme Court Justice, Progressive Reform Advocate
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Louis Brandeis, first Jewish justice, faced first confirmation hearings - The Washington Post
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Louis D. Brandeis, first Jewish Supreme Court Justice
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Louis D. Brandeis 1st Jewish Supreme Court Justice