James Gillespie Blaine

James Gillespie Blaine
James Gillespie Blaine (1830–1893) was an influential American politician and writer, known for his role as a leader of the Republican Party in the late 19th century. He served as Speaker of the House, a U.S. Senator, and twice as Secretary of State. Blaine was also the author of "Twenty Years of Congress," a two-volume political history that offered insights into U.S. politics from 1861 to 1881. Though he ran for the presidency twice, in 1876 and 1884, he ultimately never held the office.

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Twenty Years of Congress, Vol. 1 From Lincoln to Garfield, with...

Twenty Years of Congress, Vol. 1 From Lincoln to Garfield, with...

by: James Gillespie Blaine
CHAPTER I. Original Compromises between the North and the South embodied in the Constitution.—Early Dissatisfaction with National Boundaries. —Acquisition of Louisiana from France by President Jefferson.— Bonaparte's Action and Motive in ceding Louisiana.—State of Louisiana admitted to the Union against Opposition in the North.— Agitation of the Slavery Question in Connection with the... more...
Twenty Years of Congress, Volume 2 From Lincoln to Garfield,...

Twenty Years of Congress, Volume 2 From Lincoln to Garfield,...

by: James Gillespie Blaine
CHAPTER I. Abraham Lincoln expired at twenty-two minutes after seven o'clock on the morning of April 15, 1865. Three hours later, in the presence of all the members of the Cabinet except Mr. Seward who lay wounded and bleeding in his own home, the oath of office, as President of the United States, was administered to Andrew Johnson by Chief Justice Chase. The simple but impressive ceremony was... more...