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James Madison Porter
Secretary of War · 1843–1844
James Madison Porter, Secretary of War. The Senate voted 3–38 on the nomination on Jan 30, 1844 ().
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- Secretary of War1843-03-08–1844-01-30
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- Secretary of war in place of john c
28th Congress · 3–38 · Jan 30, 1844
Biography
James Madison Porter was an American politician who served as the 18th United States Secretary of War and a founder of Lafayette College.
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