USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -John Marshall (September 24, 1755 – July 6, 1835) was an American politician, lawyer, and Founding Father who served as the fourth chief justice of the United States from 1801 until his death in 1835.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Court’s present-day status is due in large part to John Marshall, who served as Chief Justice for thirty-four years–from 1801 until 1835.

Detailed explanation-3: -John Marshall (1755–1835), the fourth chief justice of the United States, served on the Supreme Court for 34 years. He is the longest serving chief justice in Court history. He remains one of the most honored members in Court history.

Detailed explanation-4: -President Johnson nominated Marshall in June 1967 to replace the retiring Justice Tom Clark, who left the Court after his son, Ramsey Clark, became Attorney General.