John W. Marshall facts for kids
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John W. Marshall
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| 11th Virginia Secretary of Public Safety | |
| In office January 14, 2002 – January 16, 2010 |
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| Governor | Mark Warner Tim Kaine |
| Preceded by | Gary K. Aronhalt |
| Succeeded by | Marla Graff Decker |
| 7th Director of the United States Marshals Service | |
| In office November 17, 1999 – January 2001 |
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| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Eduardo Gonzalez |
| Succeeded by | Benigno G. Reyna |
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| Born |
John William Marshall
July 6, 1958 New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Relatives | Thurgood Marshall Jr. (brother) |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University (BA) |
John William Marshall (born July 6, 1958) is an American politician. He served as the Secretary of Public Safety in Virginia. This means he was in charge of keeping people safe in the state. He worked for Governor Mark Warner from 2002 to 2006 and Governor Tim Kaine from 2006 to 2010. He was the person who served the longest in the Virginia Governor's Cabinet, which is a group of important advisors to the governor.
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Early Career and Education
John Marshall had an important career in law enforcement. From 1994 to 1999, he worked as a United States Marshal. He served in the Eastern District of Virginia.
Leading the Marshals Service
In 1999, President Bill Clinton chose him for a very special role. John Marshall became the first African-American Director of the United States Marshals Service. This is a federal law enforcement agency. He held this important job until 2001.
His Education
John Marshall studied at Georgetown University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in government. He also received a special certificate in Administration of Justice from Virginia Commonwealth University.
After Public Service
After leaving his role as Virginia Secretary of Public Safety in January 2010, John Marshall continued to work. He became a consultant and senior advisor. He worked for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund until January 2011. This fund helps students at historically Black colleges and universities.
Public Speaking
Later, he became a public speaker. He talks about important topics. These topics include criminal justice and civil rights. He shares his knowledge and experience with others.
Family Background
John Marshall comes from a very notable family. His father was Thurgood Marshall. Thurgood Marshall was the first African American Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. This is the highest court in the United States.
His Mother and Brother
His mother is Cecilia Suyat Marshall. She is a Filipino American. John Marshall also has a brother named Thurgood Marshall Jr.. His brother also worked in government. He was a Secretary to the Cabinet during the Clinton administration.
