Washington University in St. Louis
English Language Program

ESL 126-127

Old Courthouse

St. Louis, Missouri-- July 22, 2005


Students take their positions in the courtroom

Dred Scott tells his story

A narrator fills in information about the case

Irene Emerson explains her point of view

The judge gets the trial underway

The jury is sworn in

An opening statement

Captain Miles H. Clark is sworn in as a witness

A closing statement

The jury announces that it has reached a verdict