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Portrait of John Marshall
Virginia
John Marshall
The Great Chief Justice

John Marshall

1755–1835Virginia
4th Chief Justice

Most Important Quote

The power to tax is the power to destroy.
John Marshall

Biography

Defined the Supreme Court for 34 years. Marbury v. Madison gave the Court the power of judicial review.

Stances

Federalist. Strong national government, sanctity of contracts, supremacy of federal law.

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