The Washington Post. Archived from the initial on January 16, 2010. Retrieved November 1, 2009. John Glover Roberts Jr. was sworn in yesterday as the 17th chief justice of the United States, enabling President Bush to put his stamp on the Supreme Court for a long time to appear, even as he prepares to name a 2nd nominee to the 9-member courtroom. The Washington Post. Archived from the original on April 23, 2018. Retrieved November 1, 2009.