[Surprise Origin] Supreme Court Inscriptions' Hidden History
Stare up at the Supreme Court's marble facade, those words 'Equal Justice Under Law' etched forever. Turns out, they weren't born from some Founding Father— just an architect's doodle in 1931.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Iconic phrases 'Equal Justice Under Law' and 'Justice the Guardian of Liberty' originated in 1930s architectural sketches and judges' notes, not ancient sources. 𝕏
- Chief Justice Hughes rejected Latin for English to make mottos accessible to everyday Americans. 𝕏
- These inscriptions were finalized amid Depression-era construction, serving as PR for the Court's new permanence. 𝕏
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Originally reported by SCOTUSblog
