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Ancient feud of President and Supreme Court unfolds again
The article traces a long history of clashes between U S presidents and the Supreme Court from Jefferson's era through Lincoln and Grant. It details the 1799 1801 judiciary acts curtailing circuit riding and adding justices, Marbury vs Madison, and later 1860s battles over legal tender and court packing claims tied to Grant.
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William Johnson
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Edwin M. Stanton
William Strong
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Joseph P. Bradley
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