John Sherman
May 10, 1823 – October 22, 1900
John Sherman (1823–1900) was an American Republican politician from Ohio who served in federal office from the Civil War era into the late nineteenth century. He served in both houses of Congress, as Secretary of the Treasury and as Secretary of State. Sherman sought the Republican presidential nomination three times, coming closest in 1888, but was never chosen.
Offices held
2 terms, Mar 21, 1861 – Mar 4, 1897
2 terms
- Mar 21, 1861 – Mar 8, 1877
- Mar 4, 1881 – Mar 4, 1897
Mar 10, 1877 – Mar 3, 1881
Preceded by
Lot M. Morrill Succeeded by
William Windom
Lot M. Morrill Succeeded by
William Windom
Mar 6, 1897 – Apr 27, 1898
Preceded by
Richard Olney Succeeded by
William R. Day
Richard Olney Succeeded by
William R. Day
Affiliations
Party membership
Education
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