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John Marshall (Virginia) portrait with a signature housed in an antique frame

$575.00

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John Marshall (Virginia) was the fourth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court nominated by President John Adams. He served from 1801-1835. Prior to the Court, John Marshall was Adams’ Secretary of State (1800-1801). Marshall played a significant role in the development of the American legal system building up the third branch of the Government and strengthening the power of the Federal Government by lessening the power of State Government.