We envision a global society where the universal principles of equality, fairness, and justice prevail.
For over twenty years, we have honored and promoted the legacy of Robert H. Jackson, U.S. Solicitor General, U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Supreme Court Justice, and Chief U.S. Prosecutor of the International Military Tribunal in Nuremberg.
The Jackson Center advances the legacy of Justice Robert H. Jackson through education, using a variety of methods including in-person and virtual programs and presentations, exhibits, available media, and scholarship. We demonstrate the contemporary relevance and applicability of Justice Jackson’s ideas and work to current and future generations.
Experience the First Amendment in action at the Robert H. Jackson Center’s 1A Day Celebration, January 11, 1 – 4 p.m., where local cultural organizations bring constitutional freedoms to life through fun, interactive exhibits and performances throughout our historic venue, honoring Justice Jackson’s legacy of protecting these fundamental rights.
This event is presented by the Robert H. Jackson Center in partnership with JCC, the James Prendergast Library Association, Sukanya Burman Dance, the New Neighbors Coalition at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, and more community organizations!
During a webinar on December 19, 2024, scholars of international affairs, Professor Jennifer Trahan and Ambassador David Scheffer explained the processes of International Criminal Court arrest warrants, discussed the warrants issued for Israeli and Hamas leaders, enforcement of those warrants, and the larger implications for international criminal justice.
The Robert H. Jackson Center is now accepting applications for our Summer 2025 Internship Program. We welcome dedicated and intellectually curious college and graduate students from across the country to experience the rich opportunities available at the Center and the beautiful summer atmosphere of Chautauqua County.
Our internship program seeks students from diverse academic backgrounds, including history, communications, political science, pre-law, foreign languages (German, Russian, French), journalism, art history, education, business, library science, museum studies, and other liberal arts disciplines.
The program typically runs between Memorial Day and Labor Day, with scheduling flexibility available. While housing is not provided, we can assist in connecting interns with local accommodation options, including potential housing at SUNY JCC.
Interns will develop a comprehensive understanding of Robert H. Jackson’s principles and legacy while engaging in hands-on experiences including:
Interns work closely with our staff in a collaborative environment that fosters both professional and personal growth. Our president serves as a coach throughout the summer, providing guidance and mentorship.
Applications close at the end of February. Given the winter holidays and the quick pace of the academic calendar, we encourage interested students to apply early.
More information and how to apply is here: https://www.roberthjackson.org/summer-internships/
Dear Friends of the Robert H. Jackson Center,
What an incredible display of generosity on Giving Tuesday! Your support shows just how deeply our community values Justice Jackson’s legacy and the importance of educating future generations about democracy and the rule of law.
With your generosity in mind, we continue our mission of offering educational programs, preserving vital historical materials, and creating meaningful dialogues about justice in our community. Every gift helps us advance Justice Jackson’s vision of a society built on fairness, human rights, and democratic principles.
Whether you made a donation, shared our message, or engaged with our mission, you’re part of making this vital work possible. Your commitment to the Center inspires us to keep pushing forward.
Thank you for believing in our work and being part of Justice Jackson’s enduring legacy.
In case you missed it, this moot court reenactment and re-litigation event at George Washington University Law School last month aired on C-SPAN2 this past weekend and is now available for streaming.
We are asking the public to share short stories about their relationship with democracy in a recording studio set up in the Center’s library. The RHJC is proud of its long tradition of recording oral histories, this represents the first time we are collecting stories from the public at-large. To schedule a time to record your story during the exhibit’s residency, contact a staff member at 716-483-6646, info@roberthjackson.org, or book online.
Kate Shaw, was speaker for the 20th Annual Robert H. Jackson Lecture on the Supreme Court of the United States, Monday, July 29, 2024 at Chautauqua Institution.
Professor Shaw is a constitutional, administrative and legislation law professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. She previously worked in the Obama White House Counsel’s Office and served as law clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens.
Shaw discussed the majority’s opinion in the Trump v. United States case, which draws heavily on Jackson’s concurring opinion in Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co v. Sawyer. However, Shaw argued that the majority’s opinion twisted Jackson’s words to support an unprecedented level of presidential immunity – one that Jackson himself may not have endorsed.
The Robert H. Jackson Center is making available and organizing as resources both audio and video recordings of the Nuremberg trial proceedings. This guide, featuring links to those recordings, is organized in chronological order.
How do we ensure equal rights for all citizens? Discover the 72-year struggle that finally won half of America’s citizens a voice in their own government, through the campaign of one young activist dedicated to women’s suffrage. In the early 1900s, Jessie follows in the footsteps of decades of women before her to speak up […]
How do we ensure equal rights for all citizens? Discover the 72-year struggle that finally won half of America's citizens a voice in their own government, through the campaign of one young activist dedicated to women's suffrage. In the early 1900s, Jessie follows in the footsteps of decades of women before her to speak up […]
How do we ensure equal rights for all citizens? Discover the struggle and sacrifice for Black civil rights, through the efforts of a young African American activist coming of age during the civil rights movement. In the 1960s, Raymond and Ruby risk their lives to fight racism and help lead African Americans to equality and […]
How do we ensure equal rights for all citizens?Discover the struggle and sacrifice for Black civil rights, through the efforts of a young African American activist coming of age during the civil rights movement.In the 1960s, Raymond and Ruby risk their lives to fight racism and help lead African Americans to equality and the right […]
Homefront/WarfrontThe little-known stories and contributions of working women in the World War II aeronautics industry, amplifying the experiences of Black women through the Rosie the Riveters who built planes in Boeing’s factories, the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs), the Tuskegee Airmen, and the Double Victory campaign. Loading…
Homefront/Warfront The little-known stories and contributions of working women in the World War II aeronautics industry, amplifying the experiences of Black women through the Rosie the Riveters who built planes in Boeing’s factories, the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs), the Tuskegee Airmen, and the Double Victory campaign. Loading…
Homefront/Warfront The little-known stories and contributions of working women in the World War II aeronautics industry, amplifying the experiences of Black women through the Rosie the Riveters who built planes in Boeing’s factories, the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs), the Tuskegee Airmen, and the Double Victory campaign. Loading…
Celebrating the birthday of Robert H. Jackson in nearby Spring Creek PA, this year's Jackson Day in Warren event will feature a keynote address by US Attorney, Eric Olshan. Olshan is the United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, where he oversees an office of approximately 125 prosecutors, civil litigators, and professional staff […]
What does it mean to start a new life in a new country?Discover the journey from steerage to Ellis Island to the sweatshops of New York City, through the experiences of one young Irish immigrant forced to seek a new American life on her own.In the early 1900s, Bridget leaves the turmoil and poverty of […]
What does it mean to start a new life in a new country? Discover the journey from steerage to Ellis Island to the sweatshops of New York City, through the experiences of one young Irish immigrant forced to seek a new American life on her own. In the early 1900s, Bridget leaves the turmoil and […]
What does it mean to start a new life in a new country?Discover the journey from steerage to Ellis Island to the sweatshops of New York City, through the experiences […]
What does it mean to start a new life in a new country?Discover the journey from steerage to Ellis Island to the sweatshops of New York City, through the experiences […]
Raymond D’Addario was one of a few photographers assigned by the Army Pictorial Service to document the International Military Tribunal in Nuremberg, Germany. On November 21, 1945, senior Nazi officials took their seats in Courtroom 600 in the Palace of Justice. Ray’s photograph of the main defendants sitting in the docket surrounded by U.S. military guards has become the iconic symbol of the trial.
