John J. Beckley
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John James Beckley was an American politician who served as the first and fourth clerk of the United States House of Representatives and the first librarian of Congress. Prior to this, he served as the mayor of Richmond, Virginia, in 1783-1784 and 1788-1789.
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Sketch of Virginia's second Williamsburg Capitol
Beckley frequently worked alongside Edmund Randolph over the course of their political careers.
The United States House Journal for the 1st Congress, the printing and distribution of which was supervised by Beckley
Beckley managed Thomas Jefferson's 1796 presidential campaign in Pennsylvania, ensuring him the vice presidency.
Beckley blamed Alexander Hamilton for his career setbacks and leaked records of his extramarital affair to James T. Callender.
Congress assembling in the newly built United States Capitol in 1800
Thomas Paine formed a major influence on Beckley's thought.
Beckley's son Alfred named the town of Beckley, West Virginia, for his father.Politicians from United States 6
About this person
Country
United StatesCategory
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1757 to 1807 · aged 49
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12 languages
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