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May 1, 2009
Setting the Stage for 'Marbury'
Cliff Sloan and David McKean bring to life one of the most important cases in American history in their book "The Great Decision."
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By Cliff Sloan and David McKean John Adams now had exactly two weeks left as president. Adams's presidency would end at noon on Wednesday, March 4; Jefferson would be inaugurated at noon on that day. As Adams looked ahead to his last days in office, one task consumed him above all else-scores of last-minute presidential appointments to federal offices, appointments that would secure positions for loyal Federalists in the new ...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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