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View All Images- President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House, Friday, August 6, 2010. After the remarks a reception was held in her honor. Washington, DC 8/04/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama awards Citizen Medal President Barack Obama presents the 2010 Citizens Medal to thirteen winners in the East Room of the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House, Friday, August 6, 2010. After the remarks a reception was held in her honor. Washington, DC 8/04/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama awards Citizen Medal President Barack Obama presents the 2010 Citizens Medal to thirteen winners in the East Room of the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama and Elena Kagan President Barack Obama remarked on the newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice, Elena Kagan, in the East Room of the White House. After the remarks a reception was held at the White House. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama departure President Barack Obama returns to the South Lawn of the White House aboard Marine One. The President spoke on employment numbers at Gelberg Signs in Washington, DC. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama departure President Barack Obama walks to the Oval Office upon returning to the South Lawn of the White House aboard Marine One. The President spoke on employment numbers at Gelberg Signs in Washington, DC. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama departure President Barack Obama returns to the South Lawn of the White House aboard Marine One. The President spoke on employment numbers at Gelberg Signs in Washington, DC. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama departure President Barack Obama returns to the South Lawn of the White House aboard Marine One. The President spoke on employment numbers at Gelberg Signs in Washington, DC. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC 8/06/2010 RESTRICTED: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY OUT. NO NEW YORK OR NEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS WITHIN A 75 MILE RADIUS President Obama departure President Barack Obama departs the Oval Office to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House. The President is headed to Gelberg Signs in Washington, DC., to speak on employment numbers. Digital photo by Elisa Miller-PHOTOlink.net
- United States President Barack Obama tours Gelberg Signs in Washington, D.C. with company principal Luc Brami during a visit to highlight the administrations initiatives to create jobs on Friday, August 6, 2010. Photo by Kristoffer Tripplaar/Pool-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- United States President Barack Obama speaks to a worker during a tour of Gelberg Signs in Washington, D.C. as he visits to highlight the administrations initiatives to create jobs on Friday, August 6, 2010. Photo by Kristoffer Tripplaar/Pool-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- United States President Barack Obama tours Gelberg Signs in Washington, D.C. with company principal Luc Brami, left, while speaking with employee Elaine Hart, right during a visit to highlight the administrations initiatives to create jobs on Friday, August 6, 2010. Photo by Kristoffer Tripplaar/Pool-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- United States President Barack Obama speaks to a worker during a tour of Gelberg Signs in Washington, D.C. as he visits to highlight the administrations initiatives to create jobs on Friday, August 6, 2010. Photo by Kristoffer Tripplaar/Pool-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- United States President Barack Obama speaks to a worker during a tour of Gelberg Signs in Washington, D.C. as he visits to highlight the administrations initiatives to create jobs on Friday, August 6, 2010. Photo by Kristoffer Tripplaar/Pool-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- United States President Barack Obama makes remarks highlighting his administration's initiatives to create jobs during a visit to Gelberg Signs in Washington, D.C. on Friday, August 6, 2010. Photo by Kristoffer Tripplaar/Pool-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Elena Kagan smiles after becoming the Supreme Court's newest member, at the Supreme Court Building in Washington, Saturday, August 7, 2010. Kagan, 50, who replaces retired Justice John Paul Stevens, becomes the fourth woman to ever sit on the high court. Mandatory Credit: J. Scott Applewhite/Pool-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Elena Kagan takes the oath of office as the Supreme Court's newest member, administered by Chief Justice John Roberts, not shown, at the Supreme Court Building in Washington, Saturday, August 7, 2010. Kagan, 50, replaces retired Justice John Paul Stevens, and is the fourth woman to sit on the high court. She is the first Supreme Court justice in nearly four decades with no previous experience as a judge. Mandatory Credit: J. Scott Applewhite/Pool-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Elena Kagan is sworn in as the Supreme Court's newest member as Chief Justice John Roberts administers the judicial oath, at the Supreme Court Building in Washington, Saturday, August 7, 2010. Kagan, 50, replaces retired Justice John Paul Stevens, and becomes the fourth woman to ever sit on the high court. She is the first Supreme Court justice in nearly four decades with no previous experience as a judge. Mandatory Credit: J. Scott Applewhite/Pool-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens arrives for the swearing-in ceremony of his successor, Elena Kagan, at the Supreme Court Building in Washington, Saturday, August 7, 2010. Mandatory Credit: J. Scott Applewhite/Pool-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Elena Kagan is sworn in as the Supreme Court's newest member as Chief Justice John Roberts, right, administers the judicial oath, at the Supreme Court Building in Washington, Saturday, August 7, 2010. The Bible is held by Jeffrey Minear, center, counselor to the chief justice. Kagan, 50, who replaces retired Justice John Paul Stevens, becomes the fourth woman to sit on the high court and is the first Supreme Court justice in nearly four decades with no previous experience as a judge. Mandatory Credit: J. Scott Applewhite/Pool-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Elena Kagan is sworn in as the Supreme Court's newest member as Chief Justice John Roberts, right, administers the judicial oath at the Supreme Court Building in Washington, Saturday, August 7, 2010. The Bible is held by Jeffrey Minear, center, counselor to the chief justice. Kagan, 50, who replaces retired Justice John Paul Stevens, becomes the fourth woman to sit on the high court and is the first Supreme Court justice in nearly four decades with no previous experience as a judge. Mandatory Credit: J. Scott Applewhite/Pool-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., and Associate Justice Elena Kagan pose together in the Justices' Conference Room in the Supreme Court Building after Justice Kagan signed her oath of office on Saturday, August 7, 2010. Mandatory Credit: Franz Jantzen - US Supreme Court via-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Elena Kagan takes the oath of office as the Supreme Court's newest member, administered by Chief Justice John Roberts, not shown, at the Supreme Court Building in Washington, Saturday, August 7, 2010. Kagan, 50, replaces retired Justice John Paul Stevens, and is the fourth woman to sit on the high court. She is the first Supreme Court justice in nearly four decades with no previous experience as a judge. Mandatory Credit: J. Scott Applewhite/Pool-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Elena Kagan is sworn in as the Supreme Court's newest member as Chief Justice John Roberts, right, administers the judicial oath, at the Supreme Court Building in Washington, Saturday, August 7, 2010. The Bible is held by Jeffrey Minear, center, counselor to the chief justice. Kagan, 50, who replaces retired Justice John Paul Stevens, becomes the fourth woman to sit on the high court and is the first Supreme Court justice in nearly four decades with no previous experience as a judge. Mandatory Credit: J. Scott Applewhite/Pool-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., administers the Constitutional Oath to Elena Kagan in the Justices' Conference Room on Saturday, August 7, 2010. Jeffrey P. Minear, Counselor to the Chief Justice, holds the Bible. Witnesses included Marc and Irving Kagan (brothers) and Justices John Paul Stevens, Anthony Kennedy, Clarence Thomas, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor (not pictured). Mandatory Credit: Franz Jantzen - US Supreme Court via-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Elena Kagan is sworn in as the Supreme Court's newest member as Chief Justice John Roberts, right, administers the judicial oath, at the Supreme Court Building in Washington, Saturday, August 7, 2010. The Bible is held by Jeffrey Minear, center, counselor to the chief justice. Kagan, 50, who replaces retired Justice John Paul Stevens, becomes the fourth woman to sit on the high court, and is the first Supreme Court justice in nearly four decades with no previous experience as a judge. Mandatory Credit: J. Scott Applewhite/Pool-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Elena Kagan, left, is congratulated by Chief Justice John Roberts, right, after becoming the Supreme Court's newest member Saturday, August 7, 2010, at the Supreme Court Building in Washington. The Bible was held by Jeffrey Minear, center, counselor to the chief justice. Kagan, 50, who replaces retired Justice John Paul Stevens, becomes the fourth woman to sit on the high court and is the first Supreme Court justice in nearly four decades with no previous experience as a judge. Mandatory Credit: J. Scott Applewhite/Pool-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Elena Kagan smiles after she was sworn in as the Supreme Court's newest member by Chief Justice John Roberts at the Supreme Court Building in Washington, Saturday, August 7, 2010. Kagan, 50, who replaces retired Justice John Paul Stevens, becomes the fourth woman to sit on the high court and is the first Supreme Court justice in nearly four decades with no previous experience as a judge. Mandatory Credit: J. Scott Applewhite/Pool-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., looks on as Associate Justice Elena Kagan signs the Oaths of Office in the Justices' Conference Room at the Supreme Court Building. Mandatory Credit: Steve Petteway- US Supreme Court via-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., administers the Judicial Oath to Elena Kagan in the West Conference Room of the Supreme Court Building on Saturday, August 7, 2010. Jeffrey P. Minear, Counselor to the Chief Justice, holds the Bible. Mandatory Credit: Franz Jantzen - US Supreme Court via-CNP-PHOTOlink.net `