Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of Thomas A. Hendricks

Thomas A. Hendricks

ISBN 10: 1330765141 / ISBN 13: 9781330765142

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book chronicles the life and career of Thomas A. Hendricks, a prominent 19th-century American politician who served as the 21st Vice President of the United States during the presidency of Grover Cleveland. As a respected lawyer, congressman, and governor of Indiana, Hendricks was known for his eloquence, political savvy, and unwavering dedication to public service. Throughout his life, Hendricks remained steadfast in his beliefs and principles, earning the admiration of his colleagues and constituents alike. This book explores the complexities of Hendricks' multifaceted legacy, highlighting his contributions to American politics and law, as well as his personal life and beliefs. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of Thomas A. Hendricks
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330765141
• ISBN 13: 9781330765142
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Political Theory and History

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Synopsis

Thomas A. Hendricks: A Statesman's Memory offers a moving portrait of a 19th-century American leader.

This collection gathers memorial addresses from the Senate and House that reflect on the life, service, and legacy of Thomas A. Hendricks. It presents a portrait of a public figure whose career spanned law, state governance, and national politics, told through the voices of colleagues and fellow lawmakers. The book emphasizes character, service, and the enduring meaning of public duty.

Readers will encounter historical context from Indiana and national politics of the era, along with personal recollections that illuminate Hendricks’s integrity, leadership, and devotion to public service. The volume reads as a memorial record designed to honor a significant statesman and to teach lessons about leadership and civic virtue.

• A clear arc of Hendricks’s public life across governor, senator, and vice president.
• Firsthand reflections from colleagues that highlight character and performance in office.
• Insights into the political landscape of the United States in the mid to late 1800s.
• An emphasis on integrity, patriotism, and the responsibilities of public life.

Ideal for readers of American political history and biographies seeking a respectful, documentary look at a prominent figure and his era.