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The sacredness of contract, the stability of institutions, and, above all, Nationalism in government, were, to John Marshall, articles of a creed as holy as any that ever inspired a religious enthusiast.
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Beveridge highlights John Marshall's deep commitment to nationalism and the sanctity of contracts as fundamental principles of governance.
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