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Videotape – Gideon’s Trumpet (approximately 128 minutes) starring Henry Fonda, John Houseman, and others. Book – Gideon’s Trumpet by Anthony Lewis (New York: Random House, 1964). Handout–A portion of the opinion of the Supreme Court in Gideon v.
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1.01-Activity 5 Video Teaching Resource: Gideon’s Trumpet GIDEON VS. WAINRIGHT, 372 U. S. 335 Summary of Case: Gideon was charged and found guilty of breaking and entering by a Florida court. He was not afforded an attorney even though he requested one. The case was appealed and heard by the US Supreme Court.
These are straight-forward, plot-driven questions that students answer as they watch the 1980 film Gideon's Trumpet. The film stars Henry Fonda and it is a fascinating story of the civil liberty fight for the right to an attorney. It's also a great look at the workings of the Supreme Court.
Gideon’s Trumpet Handout Points _____ (10 max) 1. For what crime(s) was Gideon arrested and convicted? 2. List any and all evidence (physical or otherwise) used to convict Gideon, or that may have been used to help get a not guilty verdict. 3. At Gideon’s first trial, briefly describe each witness and to what they testified to
Gideon's Trumpet is a made-for-tv movie starring Henry Fonda that aired in 1980. It is based on the book about Clarence Gideon, an average man who fought for all Americans and their right to have right to council. It is the true story of the Supreme Court case, Gideon v Wainwright.
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Gideon's Trumpet How One Man, a Poor Prisoner, Took His Case to the Supreme Court-and Changed the Law of the United States
Mar 14, 2013 · Gideon's trumpet : Lewis, Anthony, 1927-2013 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive. by. Lewis, Anthony, 1927-2013. Publication date. 1989. Topics. Gideon, Clarence Earl -- Trials, litigation, etc., Wainwright, Louie L. -- Trials, litigation, etc., United States.
