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Thomas Jefferson Rusk
(1803–1857)
Politician
United States
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Thomas Jefferson Rusk was a politician from the United States, best known for Speech of Thos. J. Rusk, of Texas, on Mr. Clay's resolutions.
Quick Facts About Thomas Jefferson Rusk
- Born
- December 5, 1803
- Died
- July 29, 1857
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Politician
- Notable works
- Speech of Thos. J. Rusk, of Texas, on Mr. Clay's resolutions
About Thomas Jefferson Rusk
Thomas Jefferson Rusk was an early political and military leader of the Republic of Texas, serving as its first secretary of war and as a general at the Battle of San Jacinto. He was later a U.S. politician and served as a senator from Texas from 1846 until his suicide. He served as the president pro tempore of the United States Senate in 1857.
Biography source: Wikipedia
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