Schuyler Colfax Vice President under U.S. Grant
Schuyler Colfax Vice President under U.S. Grant - Inventory Number: ALB 297
Colfax was known for his opposition to slavery while serving in Congress and was a founder of the Republican Party. During his first term as speaker, he led the effort to pass the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which abolished slavery. When it came before the House for a final vote in January 1865, he emphasized his support by casting a vote in favor—by convention the speaker votes only to break a tie. Chosen as Ulysses S. Grant's running mate in the 1868 election, the pair won easily over Democratic Party nominees Horatio Seymour and Francis Preston Blair Jr.
Comes housed in a 20 x 14 inch display case with red velvet backing and descriptive card.
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