Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Hannibal Hamlin, 1809 1891
This site from the Library of Congress provides a concise biography of the first vice-president of Abraham Lincoln. Learn about his upbringing, his vice-presidency, and his political career after that.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Edwin Mc Masters Stanton (1814 1869)
This website provides an overview on the life and career of Edwin McMasters Stanton.
US Department of the Treasury
U.s. Department of the Treasury: History: Hugh Mc Culloch
The Office of the Curator of the Department of the Treasury provides an account of the life of Hugh McCulloch, including his role as President Lincoln's Secretary of the Treasury in 1865.
US Department of the Treasury
U.s. Department of the Treasury: History: Salmon P. Chase (1861 1864)
The Office of the Curator of the Department of the Treasury provides a brief account of the life of Salmon P. Chase, including his role as President Lincoln's Secretary of the Treasury from 1861 to 1864.
US Department of the Treasury
U.s. Department of the Treasury: History: William P. Fessenden (1864 1865)
The Office of the Curator of the Department of the Treasury provides a brief account of the life of William P. Fessenden, including his role as President Lincoln's Secretary of the Treasury from 1864 to 1865.
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Tulane University: Crisis at Fort Sumter: Salmon P. Chase
This site provides a lengthy biography of Salmon P. Chase, including his role as Secretary of the Treasury under Abraham Lincoln.
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Harp Week: Edwin Mc Masters Stanton
This site provides a detailed biography of Edwin McMasters Stanton. Content includes his role as President Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of War.
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Abraham Lincoln's White House: James Speed (1812 1887)
A description of Abraham Lincoln's friendship with James Speed and his term as Attorney General in the Lincoln Administration.
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Abraham Lincoln's White House: William Dennison (1815 1882)
An overview of the political career of William Dennison (1815-1882), Postmaster General under President Abraham Lincoln. Some historic photographs accompany the reading.
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Mr. Lincoln's White House: John Palmer Usher (1816 1889)
Describes the political career of John Usher, once the Secretary of the Interior under President Abraham Lincoln. Interesting historic photographs accompany the information.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Bates, Edward, 1793 1869
Provides a quick fact list of the accomplishments of Edward Bates (1793-1869). Learn about his political career and how it led to his appointment as Attorney General under President Abraham Lincoln.
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Civil War Indiana: Caleb Blood Smith
This site presents a brief biography of Caleb Blood Smith, the first citizen of Indiana to hold a Presidential Cabinent position. Search under Caleb Blood Smith for the information.
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Impeachment of Andrew Johnson: William H. Seward
Short biography of the man who served as secretary of state under President Lincoln and Johnson.