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William Henry Seward (/ ˈ s uː ər d /; May 16, 1801 – October 10, 1872) was an American politician who served as United States Secretary of State from 1861 to 1869, and earlier served as governor of New York and as a United States senator.
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Apr 8, 2024 · American Civil War. Anti-Masonic Movement. Trent Affair. William H. Seward (born May 16, 1801, Florida, New York, U.S.—died October 10, 1872, Auburn, New York) was a U.S. politician, an antislavery activist in the Whig and Republican parties before the American Civil War and secretary of state from 1861 to 1869.
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The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation was a significant moment in Seward’s career. After a lifetime of witnessing the injustices perpetrated by slavery and advocating for abolition, Seward had the satisfaction of seeing his dreams fulfilled.
This video tells the story of William H Seward Jr, a renowned lawyer and businessman who made a lasting impact on American history. #history #documentary #...
Date of Birth - Death May 16, 1801 - October 10, 1872. William Henry Seward was a young New York lawyer traveling through Rochester in 1824 when he was involved in a momentous stage-coach accident. The accident itself was minor, but it would have continent-altering ramifications, for one of the pedestrians that came to help was a local ...
Jan 12, 2024 · William Henry Seward. May 16, 1801 - October 10, 1872. William Henry Seward served as Secretary of State during the administration of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. During his tenure he brokered a deal with Russia for the United States to purchase Alaska. In 1867, William H. Seward brokered a deal to purchase Alaska from Russia ...
