American Hero: John Marshall, Chief Justice of the United States
- ISBN-10
- 0985935863
- ISBN-13
- 9780985935863
- Series
- American Hero
- Category
- Judges
- Pages
- 33
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013
- Publisher
- Brandylane Publishers Inc
- Author
- David Bruce Smith
Description
"John Marshall (1755-1835) was a good son, a kind older brother, a loving father and husband, and a dear friend to many. He was a soldier for the Revolutionary Army, a successful lawyer, a congressman, and Secretary of State. Most importantly, he was Chief Justice of the United States. As Chief Justice, John Marshall made the Supreme Court the strong and powerful body it is today."--Back cover.
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