Simon Cameron
Simon Cameron
Simon Cameronwas an American politician who served as United States Secretary of War for Abraham Lincoln at the start of the American Civil War. Cameron made his fortune in railways, canals and banking, founding the Bank of Middletown. He then turned to a life of politics. He became a U.S. senator in 1845 for the state of Pennsylvania, succeeding James Buchanan. Originally a Democrat, he failed to secure a nomination for senator from the Know-Nothing party, and joined the People's...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth8 March 1799
CountryUnited States of America
Simon Cameron quotes about
An honest politician is one who when he is bought will stay bought.