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John McLean[muklAn´] Pronunciation Key, 1785–1861, American political figure and jurist, b.
President Monroe appointed him Postmaster General in 1823, and he was reappointed by John Quincy Adams.
McLean resigned in 1829 because of disagreement with Andrew Jackson on the question of patronage.
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John McLean (March 11, 1785 –; April 4, 1861) was an American jurist and politician who served in the United States Congress, as U.S. Postmaster General, and as a justice on the Ohio and U.S. Supreme Courts.
1860 photograph of John McLean by Matthew Brady This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright.
John Tyler (March 29, 1790 - January 18, 1862) of Virginia was the tenth (1841) Vice President of the United States, and the tenth (1841-1845) President of the United States.
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As a Supreme Court justice from 1829, he was an outspoken advocate of the abolition of slavery, writing a passionate dissent in the Dred Scott Decision 1857.
McLean was born in Morris County, New Jersey, studied law in Cincinnati and became a barrister 1807.
Appointed postmaster general by President James Monroe 1823, McLean reorganized the post office department, eliminating much corruption and waste.
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McLean was born in (Click link for more info and facts about Morris County, New Jersey) Morris County, New Jersey, the son of Fergus McLean and Sophia Blackford.
President (Elected Vice President and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)) John Tyler again offered the post of Secretary of War, but he declined.
In 1860, he tried again, winning twelve votes on the first ballot at the Republican convention in Chicago; (16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)) Abraham Lincoln ultimately was nominated.
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Interview: John Halpern discusses his study on ecstasy drug and cancer patients
The American saxophonists, Jackie McLEAN (foreground) and Rene McLEAN (background).
A contemporary oriental carpet that has the look and patina of the 19th century original dominates the family room at the home of John Motley in McLean, Virginia, shown in November 2003.
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