William Orlando Butler (April 19, 1791 - August 6, 1880) was a U.S. political figure from Kentucky. He served as a Democratic congressman from Kentucky from 1839 to 1843, and was the Democratic vice-presidential nominee under Lewis Cass in 1848. April 19 is the 109th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (110th in leap years). ... 1791 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... August 6 is the 218th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (219th in leap years), with 147 days remaining. ... 1880 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... A politician is an individual involved in politics, sometimes this may include political scientists. ... State nickname: Bluegrass State Other U.S. States Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Governor Ernie Fletcher Official languages English Area 104,749 km² (37th)  - Land 102,989 km²  - Water 1,760 km² (1. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... 1839 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1843 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The Vice President of the United States is the second-highest executive official of the United States government, the person who is a heartbeat from the presidency. As first in the presidential line of succession, the Vice President becomes the new President of the United States upon the death, resignation... Lewis Cass (October 9, 1782–June 17, 1866) was an American military officer and politician. ... Summary President James Polk, having achieved virtually all of his objectives in one term and suffering from declining health that would take his life less than four months after leaving office, chose not to seek re-election. ...

He was born in Kentucky and graduated at Transylvania University in 1812. He fought in a number of engagements in southern States during the War of 1812. He fought at the famous Battle of New Orleans on January 8, 1815. State nickname: Bluegrass State Other U.S. States Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Governor Ernie Fletcher Official languages English Area 104,749 km² (37th)  - Land 102,989 km²  - Water 1,760 km² (1. ... For other uses of the name Transylvania, see Transylvania (disambiguation). ... 1812 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The War of 1812 was a conflict fought in North America between the United States and Great Britain. ... For other uses of the name, see Battle of New Orleans (disambiguation) In the Battle of New Orleans of the War of 1812, the United States forces defeated the British on January 8, 1815. ... 1815 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

From 1817-1844, he worked as a lawyer and a politician. He was the unsuccessful Democratic candidate for Governor in 1844. 1817 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1844 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1844 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

In 1846, he was appointed major general in the army, and was wounded at Monterey. On February 18, 1848, he superseded General Winfield Scott as the commanding general of the American army. He left the service on August 18, 1848. 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Monterrey is a city in Nuevo León, Mexico. ... 1848 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Winfield Scott Winfield Scott (June 13, 1786 – May 29, 1866) was a United States general, diplomat, and presidential candidate. ... 1848 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ...

He published a collection of poems entitled, The Boatman's Horn and Other Poems, and he was present at the peace conference of 1861. Prior to the beginning of fighting between Americans in 1861, there took place a meeting at Washington, D. C. of many of the most influential Americans in the United States. ...

George Mifflin Dallas (July 10, 1792—December 31, 1864) was a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania and the eleventh Vice President, serving under James K. Polk. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... The Vice President of the United States is the second-highest executive official of the United States government, the person who is a heartbeat from the presidency. As first in the presidential line of succession, the Vice President becomes the new President of the United States upon the death, resignation... Summary President James Polk, having achieved virtually all of his objectives in one term and suffering from declining health that would take his life less than four months after leaving office, chose not to seek re-election. ... William Rufus de Vane King (April 7, 1786–April 18, 1853) was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina, a Senator from Alabama, and the thirteenth Vice President of the United States. ...