Carl Schurz
German-American politician and general
Born
March 2nd, 1829
196 years ago
Died
May 14th, 1906
119 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Born in Germany, a prominent general fought in the American Civil War. Served as a U.S. Senator from Missouri and the 13th Secretary of the Interior under President Rutherford B. Hayes. Advocated for civil service reform and worked towards the rights of Native Americans and the African American community. After retirement from politics, contributed to journalism and wrote extensively on political issues, emphasizing liberty and justice.
Served as the 13th Secretary of the Interior
Fought as a Union general in the Civil War
Elected as a U.S. Senator from Missouri
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