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Robert Toombs US Congressperson

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Jul 2, 1810
  • Died: Dec 15, 1885

Robert Augustus Toombs was an American and Confederate political leader, Whig Party senator from Georgia, a founding father of the Confederacy, its first Secretary of State, and a Confederate general in the American Civil War of 1861-1865. He feuded bitterly with Confederate President Jefferson Davis. According to Jacob S. Clawson, he was "a bullish politician whose blend of acerbic wit, fiery demeanor, and political tact aroused the full spectrum of emotions from his constituents and colleagues....[he] could not balance his volatile personality with his otherwise keen political skill."

Give us equality of enjoyment, equal right to expansion - it is as necessary to our prosperity as yours. equality

The basis, the corner-stone of this Government, was the perfect equality of the free, sovereign, and independent States which made it. equality

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 thoughts from William Blake

32 thoughts from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 other views from Franz Grillparzer

6 other views from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 sayings from Storm Jameson

2 sayings from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 quotes from Victor Hugo

73 quotes from Victor Hugo