vcczar Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Jeremiah Black of PA is one of a few politicians with 5+ actions that never held elected office. His actions: Black, Jeremiah S 1857 Confirmed Att Gen for Buchanan Black, Jeremiah S 1860 Uses his influence to get Stanton appt Att Gen Black, Jeremiah S 1860 Moved to Sec of State by Buchanan Black, Jeremiah S 1860 Influential in framing Buchanan's waffling mindset on secession Black, Jeremiah S 1861 Threatens to resign if Buchanan follows his intention to withdraw troops from Ft Sumter Black, Jeremiah S 1861 Nominated to the SC, but he's blocked by Congress to allow Lincoln to make an appt. Black, Jeremiah S 1867 Drafted Johnson's veto message against the Reconstruction Act Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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