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Thirty Years' View (Vol. 2 of 2) / or, A History of the Working of the American Government for Thirty Years, from 1820 to 1850

By Thomas Hart Benton
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A veteran senator draws on congressional debates, private papers, and speeches to recount three decades of national politics and policy. The narrative traces financial crises, bank suspensions, currency and treasury responses, and legislative fights over banking, bankruptcy, and fiscal agents. It examines sectional tensions and the slavery agitation alongside debates over territorial expansion and diplomatic incidents. Portraits of presidential administrations, congressional maneuvering, and notable oratorical exchanges are interwoven with historical notes, extracts, and biographical notices to create a chronological, chaptered record of political action and public affairs.

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Thomas Hart Benton

Thomas Hart Benton was an influential American politician and author, known for his extensive writings on the workings of the American government during the early 19th century. He served as a U.S. Senator from Missouri and was a prominent advocate for westward expansion. Benton's notable work, "Thirty Years' View," is a comprehensive two-volume history that chronicles the political landscape of the United States from 1820 to 1850, providing insights into the governance and challenges of the era. His speeches and writings reflect his commitment to democracy and his vision for the nation's future.

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