The Vision for the U.S. Marshals Service Blueprint

July 1789 in Philadelphia at the City Tavern, picture the scene
Two Senators and the Secretary of Treasury meet, scheming for a dream
I'm Oliver Ellsworth, the courts are my pride
We're building up the system and the Marshals, they'll ride

We need them in every colony, strong and clear
They'll enforce the law, keeping justice near
The Marshals gotta be tough, boots on the ground
Without them our courts would be lost, not found

But wait, I'm William Patterson, hold up now
You're giving them too much power, slow it down somehow
We can't let Marshals run wild, unchecked and free
We need balance in the system, that's the key

They'll work for the courts, not rule on their own
Or else the seeds of tyranny we've already sown
Now it's setting up, boys, the stakes are high
We need a law that'll last, let the system fly

Marshals, courts, and balance in hand
We're building up justice across this land
I'm Alexander Hamilton, rise up, I'm here to defend
You worry about power? Nah, I got balance to lend

Without the Marshals, laws are just ink
The country'll fall faster than you can blink
Give them the strength, let them enforce
They'll answer to the courts, they'll stay on course

Washington will see the power they bring
And back the plan we needed to cling
Then Oliver Ellsworth said
Okay, okay, I hear the push from you both

I see the need for strength, but we need the oath
The Marshals will serve the courts, no question
And we'll set up the system with careful direction
The President appoints, but the law stands tall

With ballots and checks, it'll serve us all
It's setting up, boys, we're making the play
Marshals in the field keeping law in sway
Washington's gotta see the wisdom we found

To enforce the law in every town
Alright, I'm William again, let's get it right
We need these Marshals, but keep them tight
They'll follow the courts, no room for error

Or else we'll face a new reign of terror
We'll draft it smart, with balance and view
Make sure Washington knows it through and through
Now back to me, Hamilton, let's toast to this

The act's our future, we can't miss
The Marshals will serve the law's great hand
And order will reign across the land
It's setting up, boys, the judiciary's done

Marshals, courts, all under one
Congress will pass it, Washington will decree
And justice will stand as strong as can be
Now we'll present it, this plan's airtight

The Marshals will ride, they'll enforce what's right
But balance, my friends, the courts hold the reign
We'll keep them in check, avoid the pain
The law's our foundation, let's make it clear

With Marshals in place, there's nothing to fear
Now the act is ready, it's strong, it's bold
With Marshals to enforce it, the future's told
Congress will pass it, and Washington will cheer

Justice in America, far and near
So there it is, the judiciary's birth
The Marshals will ride, enforcing law's worth
From city tavern to Congress, we made our stand

And now justice is spread across this land
Now we'll present it, this plan's airtight
The law's our foundation, let's make it clear
With Marshals in place, there's nothing to fear

Now the act is ready, it's strong, it's bold
With Marshals in place, the future's told
Now the act is ready, it's strong, it's bold
And now the act is ready, it's airtight

Now the act is ready, it's strong, it's bold