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John Schofield

Secretary of War · 1868

John Schofield, Secretary of War. The Senate voted 15–22 on the nomination on May 29, 1868 (). United States Army Medal of Honor recipient and Union Army general (1831–1906)

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Positions

  • Secretary of War1868-06-01–1869-03-13

Senate confirmation votes

  • Secretary of war by eliminating the preamble to resolution which sets forth that the prsident nominated john m
    40th Congress ·     15–22 · May 29, 1868

Biography

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient and Union Army general (1831–1906)

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Capitol Receipts, “John Schofield: Secretary of War,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/appointee/wQ996047/john-schofield (accessed 2026-10-13).

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