Chief Justices John Jay and John Marshall
University of Virginia law professor Saikrishna Prakash lectured on John Jay and John Marshall, who each served as Chief Justice of the United States.… read more
University of Virginia law professor Saikrishna Prakash lectured on John Jay and John Marshall, who each served as Chief Justice of the United States. In the early years of the republic, they simultaneously held positions in the executive branch as Foreign Affairs Secretary and Secretary of State. Mr. Prakash argued that the Constitution does not prohibit what he called “double duty.” Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas introduced him. The Supreme Court Historical Society hosted the program in the Supreme Court chamber. close
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