Benjamin Franklin Butler (1818 - 1893) was a lawyer and politician who was a U. S. Representative for the state of Massachusetts and governor of Massachusetts. During the Civil War, he was ranked one of the most controversial political generals because of occupied New Orleans, his policies regarding slaves as contraband, the Bermuda Hundred Campaign, and Fort Fisher. He was also known as "Beast Butler" by the Southern whites.

Benjamin Franklin Butler

Benjamin Franklin Butler (1818 - 1893) was a lawyer and politician who was a U. S. Representative for…

(1777-1852) "The Great Compromiser" American politician

Henry Clay

(1777-1852) "The Great Compromiser" American politician

(1599-1658) English general and politician

Oliver Cromwell

(1599-1658) English general and politician

English general and politician

Oliver Cromwell

English general and politician

An extemporaneous speaker on the left and a speaker confined to a manuscript on the right.

Public Speaking

An extemporaneous speaker on the left and a speaker confined to a manuscript on the right.

(1782-1852) American politician

Daniel Webster

(1782-1852) American politician