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“The present assault upon capital is but the beginning. It will be but the stepping-stone to others, larger and more sweeping, till out political contests will become a war of the poor against the rich, - a war constantly growing in intensity and bitterness.”

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Stephen Johnson Field
Stephen Johnson Field

Stephen Johnson Field (November 4, 1816 – April 9, 1899) was an American jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1863 to 1897. He was one of the longest-serving justices in U.S. history, known for his conservative interpretation of the Constitution and advocacy for states' rights. Born in Connecticut, Field moved to California during the Gold Rush and became Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court. Appointed by President Abraham Lincoln, he participated in landmark cases involving slavery, Reconstruction, and economic regulation. His legal philosophy emphasized individual liberty and limited federal power, influencing later judicial thought. more

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