John Marshall

Résumé du livre

From his boyhood days on the Virginia frontier to his thirty-four years as chief justice of the United States, John Marshall was a person of intelligence, integrity, and vision. He was one of America's Founding Fathers, and his leadership of the Supreme Court helped make the judiciary the powerful branch of government it is today. In this beautifully illustrated chapter book, you'll get to know the man behind the historical figure. You'll meet John Marshall the boy, soldier, husband, father, lawyer, congressman, community member, and chief justice. You'll learn why John Marshall was beloved by those who knew him, and how he became a true "Champion of Justice."