"Reminiscences of Sixty Years in Public Affairs, Vol. 1" by George S. Boutwell is a journey through a life dedicated to American politics and public service, chronicling six decades of firsthand involvement in shaping the nation. It unfolds as a detailed recollection of the author's encounters with significant people and events, from his governorship of Massachusetts to his role as Secretary of the Treasury; readers gain insight into the forces molding the country's narrative. The narrative begins by setting the stage with a glimpse into Boutwell's formative years, from his family in Pennsylvania, to his early education, to the experiences that molded his commitment to public service. As readers progress, they will find that the opening chapters illuminate not only Boutwell's origins, but also the beginning of his extensive and distinguished political career and reflections upon the changes in society throughout his lifetime.
Reminiscences of Sixty Years in Public Affairs, Vol. 1
By George S. (George Sewall) Boutwell
From a humble upbringing to the halls of power, follow one man's journey through sixty years of American history, revealing the inner workings of a nation in transformation.
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About the AuthorGeorge Sewall Boutwell was an American politician, lawyer, and statesman from Massachusetts. He served as Secretary of the Treasury under U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant, the 20th Governor of Massachusetts, a Senator and Representative from Massachusetts and the first Commissioner of Internal Revenue under President Abraham Lincoln. He was a leader in the impeachment of U.S. President Andrew Johnson, and served as a House manager (prosecutor) in the impeachment trial.
George Sewall Boutwell was an American politician, lawyer, and statesman from Massachusetts. He served as Secretary of the Treasury under U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant, the 20th Governor of Massachusetts, a Senator and Representative from Massachusetts and the first Commissioner of Internal Revenue under President Abraham Lincoln. He was a leader in the impeachment of U.S. President Andrew Johnson, and served as a House manager (prosecutor) in the impeachment trial.
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