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Marshall was known for his quick wit and a good sense of humor.

On hearing of his nomination as vice president, he announced that he was not surprised, as " Indiana is the mother of Vice Presidents ; home of more second-class men than any other state.

" One of his favorite jokes was about a woman with two sons, one of whom went to sea and one of whom was elected vice president ; neither was ever heard of again.

On his election as vice president, he sent Woodrow Wilson a book, inscribed " From your only Vice.