EditorialSupreme Court nominee Judge Robert Bork testifies during his confirmation hearings in Washington, Sept. 17, 1987. (Jose R. Lopez/The New York Times)
EditorialSen. Joe Biden (D-Del.) listens during hearings for Judge Robert H. Bork during Bork’s Supreme Court nomination, in Washington, Sept. 18, 1987. (Jose R. Lopez/The New York Times)
EditorialExecution of criminals, Java. 1807. Dutch judge and local dignitaries witnessing the execution and mutilation of criminals, Java. Inscribed:'W.H. V. Bork invt. 1807. Watercolour. Originally published/produced in 1807. . Source: WD 2977,.