William Alexander Richardson

American politician (1811-1875) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 64

William Alexander Richardson was a prominent Democratic politician from Illinois before and during the American Civil War. A protege of Stephen Douglas, Richardson was an ardent proponent of Jacksonian democracy, popular sovereignty, and strict constructionism.

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During the American Civil War, he switched from supporting the conflict to join the Copperhead wing of the Democratic party and bitterly criticize President Abraham Lincoln.

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