Movers and Shakers | How William Rehnquist Went From Shorewood to the U.S. Supreme Court

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Movers and Shakers | How William Rehnquist Went From Shorewood to the U.S. Supreme Court
Mar 24, 2026 Season 4 Episode 81
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Growing up in Shorewood, William Rehnquist once told his grade school teacher that he was “going to change the government.” His influential tenure on the U.S. Supreme Court helped shape the direction of the country for generations, sometimes controversially, yet those who knew him say he remained humble, never shedding the connection to his Midwest roots. Discover the story of a local kid who rose to one of the most powerful roles in American government.

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