CARDOZO, Benjamin [Abraham Lincoln].
Benjamin Cardozo Inscribed Gettysburg Address.
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Rare Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Cardozo Inscription below the Gettysburg Address
Rare inscription from Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Cardozo. A one-page printing of the Gettysburg Address inscribed below the text by Cardozo, "Praise would be irreverence if directed to this supreme achievement. Washington, D.C. April 29m 1934 Benjamin N. Cardozo." Accompanied by a portrait of Cardozo. Double matted and framed. In near fine condition, with slight creasing.
Benjamin Cardozo was a highly influential jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1932 until his death. Prior to his appointment, he gained national prominence as a judge on the New York Court of Appeals, where his opinions helped shape modern American common law, particularly in the areas of torts and contracts. Cardozo's judicial philosophy emphasized principles of fairness, social justice, and the adaptability of the law to societal changes. On the Supreme Court, he was part of a progressive bloc that often supported New Deal legislation aimed at combating the Great Depression. Known for his eloquent writing and keen legal reasoning, Cardozo’s opinions—such as in Palko v. Connecticut—continue to influence debates on constitutional interpretation and the incorporation of Bill of Rights protections. His legacy endures as a model of intellectual rigor and ethical commitment in American jurisprudence.
Benjamin Cardozo Inscribed Gettysburg Address.
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