Happy leap day. [laughter] what could be better than a bonus day and some real meaningful history content . Its like a double win for me. I love it. Im thrilled to have you all here to your museum of history and culture. My name is jamie bosket. I have the pleasure of being the president and ceo here. Im just going to kick it off. We have awesome speakers for this collaboration. But i will point out since i see some new faces that are not our usual here at this museum that you are gathered here today in the oldest Culture Institution in the commonwealth of virginia. We are older by about a decade than the smithsonian. We are older than half of the states of this country. In fact, and this is rather interesting to consider of the historical overlaps within the topic we approach today. Our first president of the Virginia Historical society was in fact chief justice John Marshall. He served from 1831 until his death just a few years later. But beyond that, and this happens to us so often
I love it. Im thrilled to have you at your museum of history and culture. My name is jamie bosket. I have the pleasure of being the ceo here. Im just going to kick it off. We have awesome speakers for this collaboration. But i will point out since i see some new faces that are not our usual here at this museum that you are gathered here today in the oldest Culture Institution in the commonwealth of virginia. We are older than a decade than the smithsonian. We are older than half of the states of this country. In fact, this is rather interesting to consider of the historical overlaps within the topic we approach today. Our first president of the Virginia Historical society was chief justice marshall. He served from 1831 until his death a few years later. But beyond that, and this happens to us so often as we think about the complex history. That this place, this institution has been witness to much of the history, including much of the history well discuss today. So think of that and th
Cohosted the event. It is one hour and 45 minutes. Panel withernoons the legacy of John Marshall today, perfectly embodies the mission of the foundation. It is to educate the public about the rule of law and the constitution through the character and services of americas great chief justice. , with professional development, continuing program such as today and through a variety of awareness through this time. Marshall is a chief justice with the National Constitution center curated by our own kevin walsh. Website for out our more information about that exhibit and other events. Look far inve to our legal system today to see if the influence of marshall. I am as eager as you to hear from our scholars on this topic. I am honored to turn over the panel for their introduction to the honorable richard leon a Senior District judge of the states District Court. Judge leon was appointed to the District Court in 2002. While in private practice he irancontra and whitewater investigation. In addi
Court decisions. Number 759, earnest hernandez, petitioner vurz arizona. Number eight, rowe against wade. Quite often in many of our decisions are ones the court took they are quite unpopular. Lets go through a few cases that illustrate very dramatically and visually what it means to live in a society of 310 million different people who helped stick together because they believe theyre rule of law. Good evening and welcome to cspans new series, landmark cases. Tonight and for 11 weeks were going to be looking at 12 cases that affect the country and society. Tonight or case is marbury versus madison. It came about between two Founding Fathers who developed an imit inty. We have two gusts at the table to help us understand the story and importance of this case in our countrys history. Akhil reed amar is a Yale Law School professor. And also at the table, federal lit gator, cliff salone. The great six addison marshal and a battle for the Supreme Court. Gentlemen, to start were going to li
Court decisions. Number 759, earnest hernandez, petitioner vurz arizona. Number eight, rowe against wade. Quite often in many of our decisions are ones the court took they are quite unpopular. Lets go through a few cases that illustrate very dramatically and visually what it means to live in a society of 310 million different people who helped stick together because they believe theyre rule of law. Good evening and welcome to cspans new series, landmark cases. Tonight and for 11 weeks were going to be looking at 12 cases that affect the country and society. Tonight or case is marbury versus madison. It came about between two Founding Fathers who developed an imit inty. We have two gusts at the table to help us understand the story and importance of this case in our countrys history. Akhil reed amar is a Yale Law School professor. And also at the table, federal lit gator, cliff salone. The great six addison marshal and a battle for the Supreme Court. Gentlemen, to start were going to li