Hailing a patriot and Chief Justice.

• Position: What's New? - "John Marshall: Patriot, Statesman, Chief Justice" exhibition - Brief article

In recognition of the 250th anniversary of his birth, "John Marshall: Patriot, Statesman, Chief Justice" is on view through Dec. 31 at the National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, Pa. Curated by Kevin Walsh--professor of law at the University of Richmond (Va.) and John Marshall Foundation board member--the exhibition and its featured artifacts and accompanying narrative reveal the lesser-known Marshall--in addition to his historic stint as the nation's fourth Chief Justice of the Supreme Count--whose lasting impact continues to guide our nation.

The exhibit presents Marshall as a soldier in Gen. George Washington's Continental Army; as the fair-minded statesman elected to...