In 1816, the New Hampshire state legislature attempted to change Dartmouth College from a privately supported institution to a public state run university by removing the college's trustees and transferring power to the state government.
In a 6-to-1 decision, Chief Justice John Marshall's majority opinion ruled that the Dartmouth College's charter was a contract between private parties that could not be altered by the state. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Description | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 1769/12/13 | Royal charter for the establishment of Dartmouth College signed on behalf of King George III of Great Britain. | Dartmouth College campus, Hanover, NH |
| 1816/00/00 | New Hampshire removes Dartmouth College's trustees | Dartmouth College campus, Hanover, NH |
| 1818/03/10 | Daniel Webster defends Dartmouth College's right to retain their private charter | Old Supreme Court Chamber, United States Capitol |
| 1819/02/02 | Chief Justice John Marshall's majority opinion read. | Old Supreme Court Chamber, United States Capitol |
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