Adams and Marshall were both Federalists who believed in a strong central government.
Marshall. Washington was President from 1789 to 1797. John Marshall became Chief Justice at the end of John Adams' term as President in 1801.
Federalist President John Adams nominated his Secretary of State, John Marshall, to the office of Chief Justice of the United States (Supreme Court) in February 1801, after losing the 1800 Presidential election to Thomas Jefferson. Marshall succeeded Oliver Ellsworth, who was in poor health and agreed to step down to prevent Jefferson from nominating his successor.
No. John Marshall was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court by Jefferson's immediate predecessor, President John Adams, in 1801. Marshall and Jefferson had completely different political ideologies and little respect for each other, so Jefferson would never have nominated Marshall.
Yes, for a brief period of 32 days from January 31, 1801 until the end of the day on March 3, 1801, John Marshall was both Chief Justice of the United States (Supreme Court) and Secretary of State under President John Adams. Adams requested that Marshall continue to serve in his capacity as Secretary of State after taking the judicial oath of office until the newly elected President, Thomas Jefferson, took office on March 4, 1801. Marshall agreed.For more information, see Related Questions, below.
John Adams attempted to appoint John Marshall to an Associate Justice position on the Supreme Court in 1798, but Marshall demurred, recommending former President George Washington's nephew, Bushrod Washington, in his place. Marshall was always reluctant to accept political appointments, and turned down opportunities as US Attorney General and Secretary of War under both Washington and Adams. Marshall enjoyed the practice of law and had built a successful private practice he was loath to give up.
President John Adams appointed Chief Justice John Marshall in 1801.
Chief Justice John Marshall, a Federalist appointed by President John Adams shortly before President Jefferson took office, had a rocky relationship with President Jefferson. Although the two men were distant cousins, they reportedly hated each other. Jefferson despised Marshall's ideology and opposed the Chief Justice's successful quest to strengthen the Judicial branch of government. Jefferson believed Marshall was manipulative, and that his legal opinions represented "twistifications" of the Constitution.
Marshall. Washington was President from 1789 to 1797. John Marshall became Chief Justice at the end of John Adams' term as President in 1801.
President John Adams appointed John Marshall to succeed Oliver Ellsworth as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in January 1801. The Senate approved the appointment. Marshall presided over the Court from 1801 until his death in 1835.
President John Adams appointed John Marshall, his Secretary of State, Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court in January 1801, a little more than a month before Adams left office. Marshall succeeded third Chief Justice Oliver Ellsworth, who was in poor health.
His nationalistic ideology
President John Adams appointed former Secretary of State John Marshall as Chief Justice of the United States in 1801. He served until his death in 1835, more than 34 years later.
Second US President John Adams appointed Chief Justice John Marshall to the US Supreme Court in 1801 to succeed Oliver Ellsworth, who was in poor health. Federalist party leader Adams wanted to be sure he chose Ellsworth's replacement after rival Democratic-Republican party leader Thomas Jefferson was elected President. Marshall lead the Court from 1801 until his death in 1835, and is widely considered the most influential Chief Justice in history.
No. John Marshall is best known as the fourth Chief Justice of the United States, and perhaps the most influential justice in the history of the Supreme Court. He was appointed by President John Adams, and presided over the Court from 1801-1835. The only man to serve as both US President and Chief Justice was William Howard Taft, who was the 27th President, from 1909-1913, and the 10th Chief Justice, from 1921-1930.
Chief Justice Marshall joined the Supreme Court in 1801, so he had already presided over the Court for two years in 1803. Prior to becoming Chief Justice, Marshall served as President Adams' Secretary of State, and also as a diplomatic envoy to France.
Yes. President John Adams nominated John Marshall to succeed Oliver Ellsworth as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in February 1801. The Senate approved the appointment. Marshall presided over the Court from 1801 until his death in 1835.
Second US President John Adams nominated his Secretary of State, John Marshall, to succeed Chief Justice Oliver Ellsworth who was retiring due to poor health. Adams was motivated to name a new Chief Justice because he recently learned Thomas Jefferson defeated him in the 1800 Presidential Election. Adams wanted to ensure a member of the Federalist party lead the Court to maintain his party's influence in government.