vcczar Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 John J. Crittenden of KY was sort of like Henry Clay's #2. He strongly supported him in 20 years worth of presidential runs, but by 1848, he thought Clay couldn't win the presidency, so he went with Taylor. Crittenden was a strong Unionist, but he opposed federally abolishing slavery or using former slaves as soldiers. His actions: Crittenden, John J. 1814 Appt to US Sen by his state but his appt is retracted when it is learned he's only 27 years old Crittenden, John J. 1824 Back Clay for pres, and then initially Jackson over Adams until he learns Adams will pick Clay for state Crittenden, John J. 1828 Nominated to SC (JQA's 3rd choice), but Senate refuses to vote on him to save pick for Jackson Crittenden, John J. 1832 Refuses Clay's offer for Clay's old senate seat Crittenden, John J. 1834 Takes a lead role in organizing the Whig Party in KY Crittenden, John J. 1835 Helps lead opposition to 2nd Seminole War Crittenden, John J. 1839 Prevents a duel to the death between Clay and Winfield Scott Crittenden, John J. 1841 appointed Attorney General by Harrison; resigns soon under Tyler b/c policy differences Crittenden, John J. 1844 attacks Texas annexation treaty Crittenden, John J. 1845 Big role in Oregon Territory dispute strategy Crittenden, John J. 1848 Declines pressure to run for pres Crittenden, John J. 1848 deserts ally Clay for Taylor as Whig nominee, believing Taylor had the best shot at victory Crittenden, John J. 1848 Declines Sec of State offer by Taylor as just elected Gov of KY Crittenden, John J. 1848 Denounces secession talk encouraged by Calhoun's anti-North speeches Crittenden, John J. 1850 Confirmed Att Gen for Fillmore Crittenden, John J. 1850 Assures Fillmore that Fugitive Slave Act is Constitutional Crittenden, John J. 1852 Eulogizes Clay; Now the top Whig in KY, if not the nation Crittenden, John J. 1852 Whigs pres candidate; declines VP; ultimately supports Fillmore over Scott Crittenden, John J. 1856 Joins Know Nothing Party on collapse of Whigs and supports Fillmore's 3rd party run Crittenden, John J. 1858 Crittenden-Montgomery Resolution regarding KS Crittenden, John J. 1859 takes lead to form Constitution Union Party Crittenden, John J. 1860 Const Union candidate for pres, but ultimately helps secure John Bell for pres Crittenden, John J. 1860 generates Crittenden Compromise Crittenden, John J. 1861 House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair. Served during first half of CW Crittenden, John J. 1861 Crittenden-Johnson Resolution sees war of limited goals Crittenden, John J. 1861 stages peace offensive to stop secession Crittenden, John J. 1863 Criticizes Emancipation Proclamation Crittenden, John J. 1863 Criticizes West Virginian statehood b/c done w/o Virginia's consent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcczar Posted October 6 Author Share Posted October 6 I'm like 55-60% supportive of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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