What is James G. Blaine birthday?

James G. Blaine was born at 1830-01-31

When was James G. Blaine died?

James G. Blaine was died at 1893-01-27

Where was James G. Blaine died?

James G. Blaine was died in Washington, D.C.

Which age was James G. Blaine died?

James G. Blaine was died at age 62

Where is James G. Blaine's birth place?

James G. Blaine was born in West Brownsville

What is James G. Blaine nationalities?

James G. Blaine's nationalities is American

Who is James G. Blaine spouses?

James G. Blaine's spouses is Harriet Stanwood Blaine

Who is James G. Blaine childrens?

James G. Blaine's childrens is Emmons Blaine, Walker Blaine

What was James G. Blaine universities?

James G. Blaine studied at Bates College, 1847 - Washington & Jefferson College, Washington College, Bowdoin College

What is James G. Blaine's political ideology?

James G. Blaine's political ideology is Political party-Republican

What is James G. Blaine's religion?

James G. Blaine's religion is Congregational church

Who is James G. Blaine's father?

James G. Blaine's father is Ephraim Lyon Blaine

Who is James G. Blaine's mother?

James G. Blaine's mother is Maria Gillespie

How famous is James G. Blaine?

James G. Blaine is famouse as Politician

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James G

Information	Detail
Birthday	January 31, 1830
Died on	January 27, 1893
Nationality	American
Famous	Leaders, Political Leaders, Politician
Spouses	Harriet Stanwood Blaine
Known as	James Blaine
Childrens	Emmons Blaine, Walker Blaine
Universities	Bates College 1847 - Washington & Jefferson College Washington College Bowdoin College
Birth Place	West Brownsville
Political Ideology	Political party-Republican
Religion	Congregational church
Gender	Male
Father	Ephraim Lyon Blaine
Mother	Maria Gillespie
Sun Sign	Aquarius
Born in	West Brownsville
Famous as	Politician
Died at Age	62

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Who is James G. Blaine?

James G. Blaine was a late 19th century Republican politician who twice served as Secretary of State. One of the most prominent American politicians of his era, he had served as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and as a member of the United States Senate prior to his selection as the Secretary of State. He was also a presidential aspirant who unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for President in 1876 and 1880 before being nominated in 1884. However, he was ultimately unable to achieve his long held dream of becoming the President of America. Born in the western Pennsylvania town of West Brownsville, he grew up to be a brilliant student blessed with great oratory skills. He graduated from Washington & Jefferson College with excellent grades and embarked on a teaching career which he held for several years before entering politics. A charismatic man, he was equally successful in his political career as a Republican and represented Maine in the U.S. House of Representatives before serving as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Even though he was unsuccessful in becoming the president, he occupied a very important position in American politics as he served as Secretary of State twice. He is credited to have played a major role in the establishment of the United States' acquisition of Pacific colonies and dominance of the Caribbean.

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Childhood & Early Life

James Gillespie Blaine was born on January 31, 1830 in West Brownsville, Pennsylvania, to Ephraim Lyon Blaine and his wife Maria Gillespie as their third child. His father was a relatively wealthy businessman and landowner.

He grew up to be a smart boy and performed well in school. As a teenager he went to Washington College (now Washington & Jefferson College), in nearby Washington, Pennsylvania, and graduated in 1847.

Career

He embarked on a teaching career and was employed as a professor of mathematics and ancient languages at the Western Military Institute in Georgetown, Kentucky, in 1848. He was just 18 at that time and younger than many of his students!

The teaching profession suited him well even though his initial career aspiration was to become a lawyer. He accepted a job at the Pennsylvania Institution for the Instruction of the Blind (now Overbrook School for the Blind) in 1852, teaching science and literature.

A lucrative career change awaited him in 1853—he received the opportunity to become editor and co-owner of the ‘Kennebec Journal’. He, along with the other co-owner of the newspaper actively promoted the newly-formed Republican Party, and this set the pace for his political career.

It did not take him long to get involved in Republican Party politics and was selected as a delegate to the first Republican National Convention in 1856. The following year he became editor of the ‘Portland Daily Advertiser’, and ran successfully for a seat in the Maine House of Representatives in 1858.

He proved to be popular in this position and was successfully re-elected in 1859, 1860, and 1861. With his power rising within the Republican Party, he became chairman of the Republican state committee in 1859.

He was an ardent supporter of President Abraham Lincoln and ensured that the Maine Legislature voted to organize and equip units to join the Union Army. Eventually he was elected Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives in 1861 and re-elected in 1862.

He was elected as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 3rd district in 1863. In this position he developed a reputation for parliamentary skills, and when the leadership of the House became vacant in 1868, he was elected speaker of the House.

As the speaker he reached even greater heights of political prominence and was greatly valued by President Ulysses S. Grant for his oratory skills and charismatic personality. Blaine was re-elected as Speaker in the 42nd and 43rd Congresses, and served for a total term of six years in the Speaker's chair.

James G. Blaine grew even more politically ambitious in the 1870s and set his eyes upon the president’s office. He entered the 1876 presidential campaign as the favorite but his chances were squashed by a rumor of corruption though there was no credible proof to back the rumor. However, he was able to earn a senate seat from Maine that year.

He spent the next few years preparing for the next presidential campaign and was again a contender for the Republican nomination for the Presidency in 1880. This time too he was not successful.

The new President James A. Garfield asked Blaine to be the Secretary of State. In this position he attempted to strengthen the Monroe Doctrine and revived a previously conceived idea of calling an inter-American conference to consider an arbitration plan designed to prevent wars in the Western Hemisphere. However, the assassination of the president in 1881 jeopardized Blaine’s plans and he resigned from his position.

In 1884, Blaine was finally named the Republican nominee for presidency. A seasoned politician, he was considered a favorite. However, he lost to Democratic candidate, Grover Cleveland, by an extremely narrow margin in the presidential election.

In 1889 the Republicans regained power with the successful election of Benjamin Harrison as the president. Harrison nominated Blaine to be Secretary of State for another term. During this tenure Blaine assumed the chairmanship of the first Pan-American Conference and attempted to negotiate a disagreement over Canadian fur seal hunting rights in the Bering Sea. He retired in 1892 due to ill health.

Major Works

James G. Blaine was a towering figure in Republican politics, who as the Secretary of State played a major role in marking the end of an isolationist era in foreign policy in America and worked relentlessly towards encouraging a more active American foreign policy. His expansionist policies greatly helped America in acquiring Pacific colonies and establishing dominance over the Caribbean.

Personal Life & Legacy

During his teaching career he met another teacher, Harriet Stanwood, whom he married in June 1850. The couple had seven children, of whom many tragically predeceased Blaine.

James G. Blaine suffered from ill health during his later years and retired from politics in 1892 due to his worsening health. He died a few months later on January 27, 1893.

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