John Marshall

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John Marshall

1755–1835

A towering figure in early American history, this Revolutionary War veteran became the Supreme Court’s longest-serving chief justice and helped define how the U.S. Constitution would work in practice. His decisions gave the Court lasting authority and shaped the balance of power in the young republic.

7 Audiobooks

The Life of George Washington: A Linked Index to the Project Gutenberg Editions

The Life of George Washington: A Linked Index to the Project Gutenberg Editions

by John Marshall

The Life of George Washington, Vol. 4 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States

The Life of George Washington, Vol. 4 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States

by John Marshall

The Life of George Washington, Vol. 3 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States

The Life of George Washington, Vol. 3 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States

by John Marshall

The Life of George Washington, Vol. 1 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States

The Life of George Washington, Vol. 1 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States

by John Marshall

The Life of George Washington, Vol. 2 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States

The Life of George Washington, Vol. 2 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States

by John Marshall

The Life of George Washington, Vol. 5 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States

The Life of George Washington, Vol. 5 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States

by John Marshall

Opinion of the Supreme Court of the United States, at January Term, 1832, Delivered by Mr. Chief Justice Marshall in the Case of Samuel A. Worcester, Plaintiff in Error, versus the State of Georgia With a Statement of the Case, Extracted from the Records of the Supreme Court of the United States

Opinion of the Supreme Court of the United States, at January Term, 1832, Delivered by Mr. Chief Justice Marshall in the Case of Samuel A. Worcester, Plaintiff in Error, versus the State of Georgia With a Statement of the Case, Extracted from the Records of the Supreme Court of the United States

by John Marshall

About the author

Born in Virginia in 1755, John Marshall served in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, including the hard winter at Valley Forge. After the war he studied law, built a successful practice in Richmond, and entered public life as a legislator, diplomat, congressman, and secretary of state.

In 1801, he became the fourth chief justice of the United States, a post he held until his death in 1835. Over more than three decades on the Court, he helped establish the Supreme Court as a powerful and independent branch of government. He is especially remembered for major opinions such as Marbury v. Madison and McCulloch v. Maryland, which strengthened judicial review and federal authority.

Marshall also wrote a multivolume biography of George Washington, showing the same interest in nation-building that marked his public career. For many readers, he stands out not only as a judge but as one of the key architects of American constitutional law.