John Jay : first chief justice of the Supreme Court
Title:
John Jay : first chief justice of the Supreme Court
Author:
Powell, Phelan.
ISBN:
9780791059791
9780791061374
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Publication Information:
Philadelphia : Chelsea House Publishers, c2001.
Physical Description:
80 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Series:
Revolutionary War leaders
Revolutionary War leaders.
Contents:
Strong beginnings -- Restless America -- Pursuit of peace -- Forming a constitution -- Good laws make good citizens -- Glossary -- Chronology -- Revolutionary war time line -- Further reading -- Index.
Abstract:
Compelling portraits of American history's most notable male and female leaders. Includes informative sidebars, interesting and easy-to-understand content. Complements school curriculum. Profiles the New York lawyer who became a diplomat to gather aid and support for the American Revolution, and later served as the new nation's first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Local Note:
Gift - John D. Fassett.
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