![]() ![]() ![]() Adams initially nominated John Jay, who had served as the first Chief Justice in the early 1790s, but Jay declined to return. However, he was not the first choice for the position. He outlasted all of the Associate Justices who were on the Court when his tenure began.įormerly Secretary of State, Marshall would become one of the most famous Chief Justices. Marshall served as Chief Justice for over 34 years until he died on Jand was succeeded by Roger Brooke Taney. His longevity contrasted with his three predecessors, who had lasted just 11 years in total. Marshall was the longest-serving Chief Justice in Supreme Court history. The Senate confirmed Marshall on January 27, 1801, and he was sworn into office on February 4, 1801. He was nominated on Januby President John Adams, just six weeks before Adams left office. ![]() Supreme Court, succeeding Oliver Ellsworth. John Marshall was the 4th Chief Justice of the U.S. ![]()
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