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Schuyler Colfax, Jr (pronunciado /ˈskaɪ̪lɚ ˈkɔlfæks/, n. 23 de marzo de 1823 en Ciudad de Nueva York, Nueva York - 13 de enero de 1885 en Mankato, Minnesota) fue un político estadounidense que se desempeñó como representante por Indiana en la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos, Presidente de la Cámara de Representantes de ...
Schuyler Colfax (/ ˈ s k aɪ l ər ˈ k oʊ l f æ k s / SKY-lər KOHL-fax; March 23, 1823 – January 13, 1885) was an American journalist, businessman, and politician who served as the 17th vice president of the United States from 1869 to 1873, and prior to that as the 25th speaker of the House of Representatives from 1863 to 1869.
Schuyler Colfax (born March 23, 1823, New York City—died Jan. 13, 1885, Mankato, Minn., U.S.) was the 17th vice president of the United States (1869–73) in the Republican administration of President Ulysses S. Grant. Colfax was the posthumous son of a bank clerk, Schuyler Colfax, and Hannah Stryker.
Schuyler Colfax, Jr fue un político estadounidense que se desempeñó como representante por Indiana en la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos, Presidente de la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos y decimoséptimo vicepresidente de Estados Unidos.
Speaker Colfax was an effective leader who successfully united the different factions of the Republican Party. During the Civil War, he recruited military regiments in Indiana and worked to marshal support for President Abraham Lincoln and his policies.
Learn about Schuyler Colfax, a former vice president of the United States who supported Reconstruction and opposed slavery. Find out his biography, significance, and involvement in the Credit Mobilier scandal.
Schuyler Colfax. 17º Vicepresidente de Estados Unidos; 4 de marzo de 1869 - 4 de marzo de 1873; Presidente: Ulysses S. Grant: Predecesor: Andrew Johnson: Sucesor: Henry Wilson: 29.º Presidente de la Camara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos; 7 de diciembre de 1863 - 3 de marzo de 1869; Presidente: Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson:
