JOHN+MARSHALL

= = =**JOHN MARSHALL author: Amber A**=



Brief Introduction
John Marshall was the third Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Although Marshall recieved little formal schooling the lasting strength of the U.S. Constitution is partly due to his brilliant legal mind.

John Marshall was born in Fauquier County, Virginia on September 24, 1755. He was the eldest of 15 children and had very little formal education since most of his schooling was provided by his parents.
 * Early Years**

John Marshall began his legal education by reading law books and by studying law in 1780. Marshall served as a judge and is best known as the longest serving Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1801 until his death in 1835. Before President Adam left office in 1801, he appointed a new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. He chose a 45-year-old Federalist, John Marshall. Marshall served as Chief Justice for over three decades.
 * Life and Achievements**

After three decades of Chief Justice, Marshall died July 6, 1835. Marshall not only spent his last years as Chief Justice but also
 * Last Years**

After John Marshall's death law schools in his name went up across the country including in Chicago, Illinois and Atlanta, Georgia. Not only law schools went up in his name but also a high school in Los Angeles, California.
 * Afterlife**