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John Albion Andrew
(1818–1867)
Politician
United States
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John Albion Andrew was a politician from the United States, best known for Fruit bud formation and development in the Concord grape.
Quick Facts About John Albion Andrew
- Born
- May 31, 1818
- Died
- October 30, 1867
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Politician
- Notable works
- Fruit bud formation and development in the Concord grape
About John Albion Andrew
John Albion Andrew was an American lawyer and politician from Massachusetts. He was elected in 1860 as the 25th governor of Massachusetts, serving between 1861 and 1866, and led the state's contributions to the Union cause during the American Civil War (1861–1865). He was a guiding force behind the creation of some of the first African-American units in the United States Army, including the 54th Massachusetts Infantry. He belonged to the Whig, Free Soil, and Republican parties during his career.
Biography source: Wikipedia
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