"He was a superb communicator, an elegant writer. A happy blend of conservatism and liberalism, he embraced a protective approach vis-a-vis both economic-proprietarian rights and civil rights and libertie

s. Thus, he could say no to many pre-1937 attempts by the federal government to broaden the reach of the interstate commerce power, yet champion political dissent in often beautiful and persuasive language. His ability to be realistic, to blend conservation of basic principles with a recognition of the need for change, enabled him to enhance consensus on fundamental issues. His beautifully articulated embrace of the essence of fundamental liberty was often crucial to its enhancement - perhaps even survival - in troubled moments. A leader and a doer, he was a realist at home in the world of ideas as well as in practical politics. In that role he consciously came to face the need for the all-important change in direction of the Court over which he presided in 1937, stimulated by the Realpolitik of the times. Charles Evans Hughes was a giant among men." - Henry J. Abraham

Hughes moved on to continue practicing his philosophies of Progressivism throughout his careers in the twentieth century, including serving on the Permanent Court of Arbitration and the Permanent Court of International Justice. In 1930 Hughes was appointed as a Su

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