What Kind of Nation
Professor Simon is the author of What Kind of Nation: Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall and the Epic Struggle to Create a United States, publi… read more
Professor Simon is the author of What Kind of Nation: Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall and the Epic Struggle to Create a United States, published by Simon and Schuster. The author described the ideological clashes between President Thomas Jefferson and Chief Justice John Marshall over the power of the federal government and the rights of states, saying that the outcome of their struggles helped define and shape the young nation, its presidency, and the Supreme Court. After his presentation Professor Simon answered questions from members of the audience. close
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