When did Edwin Stanton pass away?
December 24, 1869
December 19, 1869
January 1, 1869
August 14, 1869
Answer
Stanton passed away on December 24, 1869, at the age of 56. He had served as Secretary of War under Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson and played a pivotal role in the Civil War. Stanton's enduring legacy lies in his commitment to preserving the Union, ensuring the freedom of enslaved African Americans, and strengthening the federal government during a time of immense national crisis.
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