John Marshall was the fourth chief justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1801-1835. I chose him for his perseverance and courage. He would not be as well known if it were not for the Marbury v Madison case. The three things that I am going to explain are: John Marshall in his early years before becoming Supreme Court Justice, the Marbury v Madison ruling, and the impact Marbury v Madison had in the United States. The Marbury v Madison was one the most important cases in the Supreme Court history. The landmark 1803 case Marbury v Madison marked the first time the court asserted its role in reviewing federal legislation to determination it’s compatibility with the constitution. William Marbury had been appointed a justice…show more content… After he was admitted to the bar it was not long until John Marshall was known for his fairness, his belief in a strong federal government, and his intellect. These characteristics made him a leading member of the legal community in Richmond and prompted Federalist John Adams to call on Marshall to serve his country. In 1797, President John Adams convinced John Marshall to serve as an envoy to France, where he became involved in the difficult XYZ Affair. When he returned John Adams offered him a seat in the Supreme Court. Marshall declined the offer and chose instead to run for and was elected to the U. S. House of Representatives. Later on John Adams nominated Marshall to the post of Secretary of State. He was confirmed unanimously by the Senate the next day. Adams nominated Marshall to be Chief Justice of the United States, and the Senate confirmed the nomination unanimously. John Marshall was sworn in on February 4, 1801. That was when he became a Supreme Court Justice. In conclusion John Marshall had a lot to do in his life and has accomplished a lot. John Marshall helped shape our judicial system today. If it wants for his ability to stand up and do something Thomas Jefferson rule as president he never has the system we had today. The Marbury v Madison case was also one of John Marshall’s greatest cases. His early years as before he became Justice helped him be the man he is
