Washington University in St. Louis
English Language Program

ESL 126-127

Old Courthouse

St. Louis, Missouri-- July 23, 2004


Kiener Plaza with the Old Courthouse and Gateway Arch in the background
Students wait for their places to be assigned

"All rise!"
The Honorable Judge Alexander Hamilton enters the courtroom

The jury is sworn in
A witness is sworn in by the clerk

Mrs. Emerson's defense team looks confident
Dred Scott and his attorneys seem to be having fun

Closing argument for the plaintiff
Closing argument for the defense