Sir John Ross Marshall (5 March 1912 – 30 August 1988) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party. He entered Parliament in 1946 and was first promoted to Cabinet in 1951. After spending twelve years as the deputy prime minister of New Zealand, he served as the 28th prime minister from February until December 1972.
The Second National Government, in office since 1960, appeared worn-out and out of touch, and at the time of Marshall's appointment it seemed headed for heavy electoral defeat. After Labour's victory in the 1972 general election, Marshall became Leader of the Opposition. He was determined to remain as leader of the National Party, but in July 1974 was challenged for the leadership by Robert Muldoon, his deputy, rival and successor.
Marshall's politeness and courtesy were well known, and he was sometimes nicknamed Gentleman Jack. He disliked the aggressive style of some politicians, preferring a calmer, less confrontational approach. These traits were sometimes misinterpreted as weakness by his opponents. Marshall was a strong believer in pragmatism, and he disliked what he considered populism in other politicians of his day. At his death he was described as "A soft spoken lawyer almost too nice to be a politician".
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Some of their strengths
Jack Marshall has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intelligent, Practical, Generous, Creative, Imaginative, Loyal, and Optimistic.
Soulful and Understanding
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Jack Marshall is someone who is a soulful, understanding, and conscious person, who combines smarts with a deep talent for creativity and imagination. A person who is known for being a good communicator.
Active and Precise
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Jack Marshall well know them as someone who can be tough, active, and sharp, like a sword.
Optimistic and Frank
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Jack Marshall as someone who is optimistic, principled, adventurous, and direct.
A person who isn't shy about expressing their opinions, loves competition, loves learning things themself, who is known for being inventive and original, and who loves being surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Influential and Dynamic
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Jack Marshall is someone who tends to be focused on spreading ideas, information, and activities.
They are also someone who is calm, comforting, and stable, and who loves stability and being a good friend and loyal partner.
Creative and Imaginative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Jack Marshall tends to be someone who is sensitive, imaginative, creative, and somewhat of a dreamer. Who is intuitive and compassionate, and who has a friendly, easygoing, calming and relaxing effect on people and for whom friends and family mean the world.
Some of Jack Marshall's challenges
While Jack Marshall has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Jack Marshall can be Stubborn, Self-centered, Indecisive, Unrealistic, Hesitant, Narcissistic, and Suspicious.
Indecisive and Unrealistic
One of Jack Marshall's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as indecisive and unrealistic.
Jack Marshall must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive, and can be excessive and unrealistic.
Pushy and Restless
Jack Marshall is someone who can be arrogant and bossy, who can have difficulty concentrating and focusing, be unable to separate emotions from business decisions, and who can engage in excessive spending in support of an expensive lifestyle and habits.
Lethargic and Unrealistic
Finally, Jack Marshall also can be too soft, lazy and lethargic, and who can have difficulty finding others who share a similarly dreamy outlook on life.
