Charles Magill Conrad (24 December 1804–11 February 1878) was an American political figure. He was born in Winchester, Virginia, in 1804; moved to Mississippi with his family as a boy, and later moved to Louisiana and was educated under a Dr. Huld at New Orleans. He was appointed to the United States Senate in April 1842 to fill the unexpired term of Alexander Mouton, serving to March 1843, and was defeated for reelection in his own right. He later served in the United States House of Representatives, 1849–1850, resigning to accept appointment as Secretary of War in Millard Fillmore’s cabinet, serving from 15 August 1850 to 7 March 1853. Under the Confederate States of America, he served as a delegate to the Provisional Confederate Congress and as a representative from Louisiana to the Confederate Congress, 1862–1864. Following the war, he resumed the practice of law. He died in New Orleans in 1878. December 24 is the 358th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (359th in leap years). ... 1804 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... February 11 is the 42nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1878 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... A politician is an individual involved in politics, sometimes this may include political scientists. ... Location within the British Isles Winchester Cathedral as seen from Cathedral Close Arms of Winchester City Council Winchester is a city in southern England, with a population of around 35,000. ... State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner (D) Official languages English Area 110,862 km² (35th)  - Land 102,642 km²  - Water 8,220 km² (7. ... 1804 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... State nickname: Magnolia State Other U.S. States Capital Jackson Largest city Jackson Governor Haley Barbour (R) Official languages English Area 125,546 km² (32nd)  - Land 121,606 km²  - Water 3,940 km² (3%) Population (2000)  - Population 2,697,243 (31st)  - Density 23. ... State nickname: Pelican State Other U.S. States Capital Baton Rouge Largest city Baton Rouge, due to the evacuation of New Orleans Governor Kathleen Blanco (D) Official languages None; English and French de facto Area 134,382 km² (31st)  - Land 112,927 km²  - Water 21,455 km² (16%) Population (2000... New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, United States of America. ... Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... 1842 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1843 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Seal of the House of Representatives The United States House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States, the other being the Senate. ... The Secretary of War was a member of the Presidents Cabinet, beginning with George Washingtons administration. ... Millard Fillmore (January 7, 1800 – March 8, 1874) was the thirteenth (1850–1853) President of the United States and the second President to succeed to the office from the Vice Presidency on the death of the predecessor. ... August 15 is the 227th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (228th in leap years), with 138 days remaining. ... 1850 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... March 7 is the 66th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (67th in Leap years). ... 1853 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Motto: Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God our Vindicator) Anthem: God Save the South (unofficial) Dixie (popular) Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861–May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861–April 9, 1865 Danville, Virginia April 3–April 10, 1865 Largest city New Orleans February 4, 1861 until captured May... The Provisional Confederate Congress was the body which drafted the Confederate Constitution, elected Jefferson Davis President of the Confederacy, and designed the first Confederate flag. ... State nickname: Pelican State Other U.S. States Capital Baton Rouge Largest city Baton Rouge, due to the evacuation of New Orleans Governor Kathleen Blanco (D) Official languages None; English and French de facto Area 134,382 km² (31st)  - Land 112,927 km²  - Water 21,455 km² (16%) Population (2000... The Confederate Congress was the legislative body of the Confederate States of America, existing during the American Civil War between 1861 and 1865. ... New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, United States of America. ... 1878 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

External links

• Charles Conrad Bio at US Army Center for Military History

George Walker Crawford (1798 - 1872) was an American political figure. ... The Secretary of War was a member of the Presidents Cabinet, beginning with George Washingtons administration. ... 1850 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1853 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Jefferson Davis (June 3, 1808 – December 6, 1889) was an American soldier and politician. ...