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The Political and Congressional Career of John Hancock, 1865-1885

John Hancock was a Texas Unionist. After the Civil War, he became an opponent of the Radical Republicans. He was elected to Congress in 1871 and had some success working on issues important to Texas. As the state was redeemed from Radical Republican rule, Hancock was increasingly attacked for his Unionism. This led to a tough fight for renomination in 1874, and losses in races for the U.S. Senate and renomination in 1876. He was an unsuccessful congressional candidate in 1878, but was elected again in 1882. By then his political influence had waned and he did not seek renomination in 1884. Hancock had the potential to be a major political leader, but lingering resentment to his Unionism hampered his political career.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc278047
Date05 1900
CreatorsHancock, W. Daniel
ContributorsSeligmann, Gustav L., Wilson, William H. (William Henry), 1935-, Lowe, Richard G.
PublisherUniversity of North Texas
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatiii, 176 leaves, Text
CoverageUnited States
RightsPublic, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved., Hancock, W. Daniel

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