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James Madison Porter, American lawyer and politician, 18th United States Secretary of War (died 1862)

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James Madison Porter

American politician

James Madison Porter served as the 18th United States Secretary of War and a founder of Lafayette College.
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United States Secretary of War

Position in the United States Cabinet from 1789 to 1947

The secretary of war was a member of the U.S. president's Cabinet, beginning with George Washington's administration. A similar position, called either "Secretary at War" or "Secretary of War", had been appointed to serve the Congress of the Confederation under the Articles of…
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January 6

Day of the year

January 6 is the sixth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 359 days remain until the end of the year.
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