marshall
marshall — noun
1. Alfred Marshall (1842–1924), an English economist who created the supply-and-dem
Alfred Marshall (1842–1924), an English economist who created the supply-and-demand framework and wrote 'Principles of Economics,' a highly influential textbook in the field.
Students of microeconomics study Alfred Marshall's supply-and-demand theory in their first year.
proper name referring to the economist
The university library keeps a rare first edition of Alfred Marshall's 'Principles of Economics.'
context: academic reference
Alfred Marshall introduced the idea of consumer surplus in his famous book on economic principles.
Many historians credit Alfred Marshall with turning economics into a modern science.
2. Barry J. Marshall (born 1951), an Australian microbiologist who shared the Nobel
Barry J. Marshall (born 1951), an Australian microbiologist who shared the Nobel Prize for showing that the bacterium Helicobacter pylori is the cause of peptic ulcers.
Barry J. Marshall drank a flask of H. pylori bacteria to prove that germs cause stomach ulcers.
proper name referring to the microbiologist
Doctors changed how they treat ulcers after Barry J. Marshall's discovery was accepted.
Barry J. Marshall worked with Robin Warren to identify the link between bacteria and gastritis.
The Nobel committee recognized Barry J. Marshall for his bold self-experiment in Perth.
3. George Catlett Marshall (1880–1959), an American general and statesman who serve
George Catlett Marshall (1880–1959), an American general and statesman who served as U.S. Army chief of staff in World War II and later launched the Marshall Plan to rebuild Western Europe.
George C. Marshall won the Nobel Peace Prize for the Marshall Plan's role in restoring Europe after World War II.
proper name referring to the general and statesman
The Marshall Plan, named after George C. Marshall, sent billions of dollars to help European countries recover.
context: historical/political reference
George C. Marshall trained American troops and shaped military strategy during the Second World War.
After the war, President Truman appointed George C. Marshall as Secretary of State.
4. John Marshall (1755–1835), an American jurist who served as the fourth chief jus
John Marshall (1755–1835), an American jurist who served as the fourth chief justice of the highest court in the United States and helped define the powers of the federal judiciary through rulings like Marbury v. Madison.
John Marshall established judicial review, letting the Supreme Court strike down unconstitutional laws.
proper name referring to the chief justice
Law students study John Marshall's landmark rulings to understand the foundation of American constitutional law.
context: legal/academic reference
John Marshall served as chief justice for thirty-four years, shaping the court's role in American government.
Historians rank John Marshall among the most influential figures in American legal history.
5. Thomas Riley Marshall (1854–1925), an American politician who served as the 28th
Thomas Riley Marshall (1854–1925), an American politician who served as the 28th vice president of the U.S. under President Woodrow Wilson and was known for his sharp wit.
Thomas R. Marshall is remembered for saying, 'What this country needs is a really good five-cent cigar.'
proper name referring to the vice president
Thomas R. Marshall served as vice president during Woodrow Wilson's two terms in the White House.
After President Wilson suffered a stroke, Thomas R. Marshall declined to take over presidential duties.
Biographers describe Thomas R. Marshall as a humorous but principled politician from Indiana.
6. Thurgood Marshall (1908–1993), an American civil rights lawyer and jurist who be
Thurgood Marshall (1908–1993), an American civil rights lawyer and jurist who became the first African American justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, having previously won the Brown v. Board of Education school desegregation case.
Thurgood Marshall argued the Brown v. Board of Education case before joining the Supreme Court.
proper name referring to the jurist
A statue of Thurgood Marshall stands in Annapolis, Maryland, honoring his work for civil rights.
context: civil rights / legal reference
Thurgood Marshall worked as a lawyer for the NAACP before becoming a Supreme Court justice.
President Lyndon Johnson appointed Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court in 1967.
marshall — noun
1. A city in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Texas, situated near the Lo
A city in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Texas, situated near the Louisiana state line, known as a regional center for manufacturing and higher education.
Marshall, Texas, was a major railroad junction in the 1800s and later grew into a college town.
proper name referring to the city
The annual Fire Ant Festival brings thousands of visitors to Marshall, Texas, each October.
context: geographical / cultural reference
Marshall is home to several museums that tell the story of early Texas history.
Drivers on Interstate 20 can reach Marshall about three hours east of Dallas.