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It is not among the least of the honors belonging to the elder Adams that he gave to the country the illustrious Chief Justice Marshall.
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gutenberg.orgJames Blaine: “It is not among the least of the honors belonging to the elder Adams that he gave to the country the illustrious Chief…”
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Blaine acknowledges the significant contribution of John Adams in appointing John Marshall as Chief Justice, highlighting the importance of this judicial appointment in American history.
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