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James Henry Hammond (November 15, 1807 – November 13, 1864) was an American attorney, politician, and planter. He served as a United States representative from 1835 to 1836, the 60th Governor of South Carolina from 1842 to 1844, and a United States senator from 1857 to 1860.
29 de ene. de 1989 · James Henry Hammond, a South Carolina slaveholder who became both governor of his state and a United States senator before the Civil War, kept diaries he called ''secret and sacred'' in which...
17 de jun. de 2015 · Learn about James Henry Hammond, a South Carolina politician and a pro-slavery advocate who served in the U.S. House and Senate. Find out his biography, achievements, and views on nullification and states' rights.
11 de jun. de 2018 · James Henry Hammond (1807-1864) was governor of South Carolina and a U.S. senator. He was a radical proponent of the doctrine of states' rights. James Henry Hammond was born on Nov. 17, 1807, in the Newberry district of South Carolina .
2 de ene. de 2020 · Learn how James Hammond, a southern senator, coined the phrase \"Cotton is King\" to justify secession and slavery. Explore how the Confederacy tried to use cotton as a diplomatic weapon, but failed to gain international recognition.
Biography. James Henry Hammond | PBS. You would have a difficult time finding a more southern southerner than James Henry Hammond. He owned large plantations on the Savannah River in...
15 de abr. de 2016 · A biography of James Henry Hammond, a South Carolina politician, governor, senator, and proslavery advocate. Learn about his life, career, views, and legacy in the context of nullification, secession, and the Civil War.
