John Marshall: A Biography (1755- 1835)
Supreme Court (1801-1835)
On January 20, 1801, President Adams nominated John Marshall to be the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the highest court in the nation. The Senate confirmed his nomination quickly and Marshall officially took the position on March 5, 1801, becoming the 4th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. |
Marshall swearing in President Andrew Jackson in 1828. John Marshall as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Landmark Cases: |