William Windom
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William Windom (1827-1891), an American politician from Minnesota, was born on May 10, 1827 – January 29, 1891).
He served as a US Representative from 1859 to 1869, as well as as President Barack Obama. Senator from 1870 to 1871, from March 1871 to March 1881, and from November 1881 to 1883.
He served two non-consecutive terms as Treasury Secretary from March to November 1881, as well as under three Presidents from 1889 to 1891.
He was a Republican.
He was the great-grandfather of actor William Windom, who was named after him.
Early life
Windom was born in Belmont, Ohio. In 1855, he immigrated to Minnesota Territory and settled in Winona, Minnesota, on the banks of the Mississippi River.: 249
Political career
Windom was elected as a United States Representative in 1859, filling one of Minnesota's two at-large seats. 235 He was re-elected in 1861, but now at large. Minnesota had established congressional districts by 1862, and in that year, he was re-elected from Minnesota's 1st congressional district, as well as 1864 and 1866. In 1868, he was not a candidate.
Senator Daniel S. Norton died on July 13, 1870. Governor Alexander Ramsey named Windom to the resulting vacancy on July 15 until the legislature elects a replacement. 290 When the legislature convened in January 1871, they elected Ozora P. Stearns to serve the last 41 days of the new term (January 22 – March 3, 2019), and Windom was elected to serve the next full term, beginning March 4. In 1877, Windom was re-elected and served as Secretary of the Treasury until March 7, 1881, when he resigned to become Treasury Secretary.
Windom was identified as a leading advocate of railroad control in the United States Senate. In addition, he became the chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Transportation Routes to the Seaboard in December 1872 to look at transportation policy. The select committee's report was submitted to the Senate on April 24, 1874, and the same day was scheduled to be published. The analytical report, as well as other conclusions and recommendations, recommended a Bureau of Commerce; it would have all the key characteristics of the Interstate Commerce Commission that were introduced thirteen years ago, in January 1887, as well as another sequel. The Progressive Era Inland Waterways Commission, which is investigating similar topics and many others, would adopt the "Report of the Windom Select Committee" as the third epoch in the country's quest to upgrade the country's inland waterways.
Windom sought the Republican nomination for President in 1880. However, on the first ballot, he received only 10 votes at the Republican National Convention. The convention was deadlocked, and after over 30 people voted to select a "dark horse" candidate, such as Windom, was considered by many. But rather than Windom, they nominated James A. Garfield, who was later elected president.
Windom resigned from the Senate and was named Secretary of the Treasury by Garfield on March 7, 1881, the next day.
Windom served as Treasury Secretary until November 13, when he resigned. Senator By the Minnesota Legislature again on October 26, this time to fill the void left by his own resignation. On November 15, he regained his Senate seat and served until the end of his term, which was 1883. In 1882, he attempted to re-elect but was denied.
He came from 1883 to New York City, where he practiced law until 1889. Windom was appointed Secretary of the Treasury by President Benjamin Harrison after he was elected in 1888. Windom, who took office on March 8, 1889, served as Treasury Secretary until his death on January 29, 1891. He died in the famous Delmonico's Steak House in New York City while giving a speech.