James Guthrie

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    About James Guthrie

    James Guthrie, a prominent Democratic Party politician from Kentucky, served as the 21st United States Secretary of the Treasury under Presidents Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan. With a background in law, plantations, and politics, Guthrie dedicated his life to serving his country and state.

    James Guthrie 's Area of Expertise

    Political history, American Civil War, Kentucky history, U.S. Treasury, Louisville and Nashville Railroad, Democratic Party politics

    A random fact that I love is...

    I was instrumental in the construction of the Cincinnati Southern Railway, a crucial transportation link during the American Civil War.

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