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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Simon_CameronSimon Cameron - Wikipedia

    A native of Maytown, Pennsylvania, Cameron made a fortune in railways, canals, and banking. [2] He was elected to the United States Senate as a member of the Democratic Party in 1845. A persistent opponent of slavery, Cameron briefly joined the Know Nothing Party before switching to the Republican Party in 1856.

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  3. www.britannica.com › biography › Simon-CameronSimon Cameron | American Politician, Civil War, Unionist

    Jun 22, 2024 · Simon Cameron was a U.S. senator, secretary of war during the American Civil War, and a political boss of Pennsylvania. His son James Donald Cameron (1833–1918) succeeded him in the Senate and as a political power in his state.

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  4. www.encyclopedia.com › us-history-biographies › simon-cameronSimon Cameron | Encyclopedia.com

    Jun 11, 2018 · Simon Cameron (1799-1889) was a Pennsylvania politician and businessman who rose to power through his political machine and his role in the Civil War. He served as a senator, a secretary of war, and a minister to Russia, and was involved in various scandals and controversies.

  5. millercenter.org › cameron-1861-simon-secretary-of-warSimon Cameron (1861–1862) | Miller Center

    Simon Cameron was a wealthy Pennsylvania politician who joined the Republicans and supported Lincoln's presidency. He served as secretary of war for one year before being dismissed for corruption and inefficiency, and later became a senator and a diplomat.

  6. www.nps.gov › people › simon-cameronSimon Cameron - U.S. National Park Service

    Simon Cameron was a Pennsylvania politician who served as the 26th U.S. Secretary of War under Abraham Lincoln. He was also a senator, a presidential candidate, and a minister to Russia.

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  8. www.mrlincolnswhitehouse.org › residents-visitors › cabinet-viceCabinet and Vice Presidents: Simon Cameron (1799-1889)

    Learn about Simon Cameron, the Pennsylvania Republican leader who served as Abraham Lincoln's first Secretary of War. Find out about his controversies, corruption, incompetence and emancipation views.

  9. www.mrlincolnandfriends.org › the-cabinet › simon-cameronSimon Cameron (1799-1889) - Mr. Lincoln and Friends

    Simon Cameron was a Pennsylvania politician who fought for a place in President Lincoln's cabinet. He was appointed as secretary of war, but faced opposition from many Republicans and editors due to his sleazy reputation and political influence.