History of the Department of Justice

The U.S. Department of Justice Museum’s design is complete and is being built now!

The Robert F. Kennedy Main Justice Building opened in 1934. It features 68 murals and 57 sculptural elements created between 1935 and 1941 celebrating justice in America.

Explore this historical timeline, created to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the creation of the Department of Justice, spanning from its beginnings in 1789 to today.

Eighty-seven distinguished Americans have served as Attorney General. Learn more about these honored individuals with this publication.

Thirty-nine distinguished Americans have served as Deputy Attorney General. Learn more about these honored individuals.

This book has been created to give a glimpse inside the halls of the Robert F. Kennedy Building, and to show how its art relates to the efforts put forth by the Department and its people.

Read about the history of the Department of Justice’s seal and the somewhat enigmatic Latin motto appearing on it: "Qui Pro Domina Justitia Sequitur."