Frank M. Johnson served as a federal district judge in Alabama from 1955 to 1979 and was a federal circuit court judge in Alabama from 1979 to 1991. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1995. Tony A. Freyer is the University Research Professor of History and Law at the University of Alabama. He is the author of six other books.
A well-conceived and executed work. Freyer has provided both
students of recent American history and legal historians with a
collection of Johnson's most important essays--each of which
contains an editorial pr�cis that summarizes the most salient
points. Moreover, in his introduction, Freyer has given historical
context to help the reader better understand Johnson's motivations
and the significance of his actions.--Southern Historian
It is in this collection of Johnson's writings, in Freyer's lucid
and adept introduction to each chapter, as well as in his extensive
conclusion to the book, that the matter of Johnson's conservatism
is best explained and demonstrated. . . . This slim volume, with
Freyer's brief biographical sketch of Johnson at the beginning,
would serve as a good overview and explanation of the judge's life
and legacy for both undergraduate and graduate students.--Alabama
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