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Jul 5, 2024 · Francis Preston Blair, Jr. (born Feb. 19, 1821, Lexington, Ky., U.S.—died July 9, 1875, St. Louis, Mo.) was a Missouri politician of the antebellum, Civil War, and Reconstruction eras who opposed slavery and secession but later came out against Radical Reconstruction and black suffrage.
1 day ago · After Lincoln won reelection in November 1864, Francis Preston Blair, a personal friend of both Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, unsuccessfully encouraged Lincoln to make a diplomatic visit to Richmond.
Jul 2, 2024 · Francis P. Blair Jr. Republican 1856 1858 (lost) 1860 (contested) Incumbent resigned June 25, 1860. New member elected October 3, 1860. Democratic gain. Winner lost election to the next term; see below.
1 day ago · Appearance. Missouri's congressional districts since 2023 [1] These are tables of congressional delegations from Missouri to the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate . The current dean of the Missouri delegation is Representative Sam Graves (R), having served in Congress since 2001.
Jun 23, 2024 · He took on the role of Lincoln adviser Francis Preston Blairin the acclaimed movie Lincoln (2012). At age 82 Holbrook earned his first Academy Award nomination, for his portrayal of Ron Franz, a retiree who befriends a young adventurer in Into the Wild (2007)—making him the oldest man ever nominated for best supporting actor.
Jul 9, 2024 · 1875 Francis Preston Blair Jr, famed St Louis lawyer, dies at 54; 1880 Paul Broca, French brain surgeon and anthropologist (located speech center), dies at 56; 1882 Ignacio Carrera Pinto, Chilean war hero (b. 1848)
Jul 6, 2024 · 7 July 2024. Two former cabinet ministers who served under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown have been given junior ministerial roles by Sir Keir Starmer. Former home secretary Jacqui Smith will join...
