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Justin Smith Morrill

American politician (1810-1898) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 88

Justin Smith Morrill was an American politician and entrepreneur who represented Vermont in the United States House of Representatives (1855-1867) and United States Senate (1867-1898).

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He is most widely remembered for Morrill Land-Grant Acts that provided federal funding for establishing many of the United States' public colleges and universities following a movement led by Jonathan Baldwin Turner. He is also remembered for the Morrill Tariff. Originally a Whig, after that party became defunct Morrill was one of the founders of the Republican Party.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1810 to 1898 · aged 88