Thaddeus Stevens
American statesman (1792–1868) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thaddeus Stevens (born April 4, 1792) was an American Republican leader. He was one of the most powerful members of the United States House of Representatives from 1849 until his death in 1868.
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Thaddeus Stevens | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 9th district | |
Assumed office March 4, 1859; 165 years ago (1859-03-04) | |
Preceded by | Anthony Roberts |
Succeeded by | Oliver Dickey |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 8th district | |
Assumed office March 4, 1849; 175 years ago (1849-03-04) | |
Preceded by | John Strohm |
Succeeded by | Henry A. Muhlenberg |
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Born | (1792-04-04)April 4, 1792 Danville, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | August 11, 1868(1868-08-11) (aged 76) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Federalist, Anti-Masonic, Whig, Republican |
Profession | Politician |
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He was chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Stevens was a witty, sarcastic speaker and confident party leader. He dominated the House from 1861 until his death. Stevens helped create the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution.[1] He also helped with the act that helped the Reconstruction of the United States.[1]