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William Rehnquist, 1924 - 2005 Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist died Sept. 3 at age 80. Rehnquist, who served on the Supreme Court for 33 years, spent his last year battling thyroid cancer. President Bush promptly nominated Judge John Roberts as his choice to become the nation's 17th chief justice.
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William Rehnquist, 1924 - 2005

Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist died Sept. 3 at age 80. He spent 33 years on the high court.

Family, Peers Pay Respects to Rehnquist

William H. Rehnquist, the nation's 16th chief justice, is laid to rest at Arlington Cemetery. Speaking at the funeral services, President Bush likened Rehnquist to Ronald Reagan, saying the chief justice carried himself with dignity but without pretense. He died over the weekend at age 80.

Family, Peers Pay Respects to Rehnquist

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Reflections on Rehnquist

People including President Bush, Supreme Court staff and ordinary Americans came to pay their respects to Chief Justice William Rehnquist Tuesday. We hear from some of those who have assembled to pay their last respects.

Reflections on Rehnquist

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William Rehnquist: His Life and Career

The late chief justice served 33 years on the high court. He began as a conservative very much in the minority and completed his service as the leader of a court that had moved dramatically to the right.

William Rehnquist: His Life and Career

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William Rehnquist, In His Own Words

One of the most historic moments in Chief Justice William Rehnquist's tenure came in 1999 as he presided over the Senate impeachment trial of then-President Bill Clinton. We hear Rehnquist's concluding remarks at that proceeding.

William Rehnquist, In His Own Words

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Will Rehnquist's Conservative Legacy Endure?

Chief Justice Judge William H. Rehnquist leaves a legacy of conservative rulings that reined in the reach of the federal government and upheld states' rights. But it's unclear whether legislation from Congress will undo that legacy, says David Strauss, an editor of Supreme Court Review.

Will Rehnquist's Conservative Legacy Endure?

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Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist Dies at 80

Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist dies after a battle with thyroid cancer, ending his 33-year tenure on the Supreme Court. He served as chief justice for 19 years and helped lead the high court's move to the right.

Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist Dies at 80

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Author: Rehnquist Worked for Judicial Restraint

Neal Conan talks with David G. Savage, author of Turning Right: The Making of the Rehnquist Supreme Court, about the legacy of the chief justice, who died Saturday at age 80. Savage says Rehnquist is the rare public official who devoted his career to diminishing the power of the office he held.

Author: Rehnquist Worked for Judicial Restraint

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Bush Pays Tribute to Rehnquist

Noting the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist, President Bush praises his long service to the Supreme Court and the nation. Rehnquist worked on court business until his very last days despite a difficult battle with thyroid cancer.

Bush Pays Tribute to Rehnquist

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