vcczar Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 James Guthrie (KY-D) is arguably the most influential KY politician immediately following the death of Henry Clay. Some argue he was the most effective Sec of Treasury since Hamilton, but this would mean overlooking Gallatin, who is often considered one of the top 5 Sec's of Treasury. His actions: Guthrie, James 1853 Confirmed Sec of Treasury for Pierce Guthrie, James 1860 Dem candidate for pres Guthrie, James 1861 Slaveholding Pro-Union KY pol at Peace Conference Guthrie, James 1861 Argues war is unnecessary because South can cancel out Lincoln by dominating Congress. Guthrie, James 1861 Fails in attempt to convince Lincoln to accept Crittenden Compromise Guthrie, James 1861 Declines Lincoln offer of Sec of War Guthrie, James 1864 Initial frontrunner to be VP on Dem ticket, but loses out to Pendleton in the end Guthrie, James 1865 Strong supporter of Johnson against Reconstruction GOPers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcczar Posted November 13 Author Share Posted November 13 Not strongly opposes, loses out because slaveholder who was anti-reconstuction, but he gets some points for being pro-Union Southerner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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