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James Harlan (August 26, 1820 – October 5, 1899) was an attorney and politician, a member of the United States Senate, a U.S. Cabinet Secretary at the United States Department of Interior under President Andrew Johnson, and a Federal Judge.
26 de dic. de 2021 · Dec. 26, 2021 5:51 pm. A portrait of a young James Harlan. (Photo submitted) William Faulkner once wrote, “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” While there are many different interpretations of his exact meaning behind this quote, to me, this quote reflects the idea that the past is only viewed within the context of the present.
Although he had been confirmed, Harlan had not yet taken office when Lincoln was assassinated and therefore could not become secretary of the interior unless President Johnson renominated him. The new President did so, and Harlan assumed his post. However, after a year in office, Harlan resigned in protest over the administration's policies.
A biography of James Harlan, a Midwestern Whig senator who became a close friend and advisor of President Abraham Lincoln. Learn about his role in the Civil War, his influence on the administration, his education, his temperance, and his legacy.
James Harlan (26 de agosto de 1820 - 5 de octubre de 1899) fue un abogado y político, miembro del Senado de los Estados Unidos, Secretario del Gabinete de los Estados Unidos en el Departamento del Interior de los Estados Unidos durante la presidencia de Andrew Johnson y Juez Federal.
25 de mar. de 2024 · Probably one of the best known Iowa statesmen of the 19th century, James B. Harlan (1820 – 1899) was an educator, a surveyor, an attorney and a politician. He served as a member of the United States Senate (1855-1865 and 1867-1873), Cabinet Secretary at the United States Department of Interior (1865-1866), and as a Federal…
The historical legacy of James Harlan of Mount Pleasant, an early and influential political leader in the Hawkeye State during the 19th century, still stands strong today due to the indelible impact he made on the history of Iowa and the nation.
