Supreme Power

Beginning in 1935, the Supreme Court's conservative majority dismantled much of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal, putting both the agenda and democracy on trial. In response, Roosevelt proposed an audacious plan to expand the Court and fill it with liberal justices, igniting a fierce national debate that ultimately led to significant political consequences. Jeff Shesol's compelling narrative reveals how this pivotal confrontation reshaped America's political landscape and offers critical insights into FDR's presidency and legacy.