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1 day ago · John Cabell Breckinridge (January 16, 1821 – May 17, 1875) was an American lawyer, politician, and soldier. He represented Kentucky in both houses of Congress and became the 14th and youngest-ever vice president of the United States. Serving from 1857 to 1861, he took office at the age of 36.
Jun 13, 2024 · Breckinridge replaced Brigadier Gen. John H. Morgan as commander of the Department of Southwest Tennessee. He later commanded his division at the battles of Cold Harbor , Monocacy , Martinsburg, and the Washington Raid .
1 day ago · With President Buchanan's support, Southern Democrats held their own convention, nominating Vice President John C. Breckinridge of Kentucky. The 1860 Constitutional Union Convention, which hoped to avoid the slavery issue entirely, nominated a ticket led by former Tennessee Senator John Bell .
Jun 20, 2024 · Breckinridge was called to help aging Glendy and when his health became debilitatingly poor, he resigned leaving his associate to become senior pastor August 31, 1829. John did not stay long resigning in June 1831.
3 days ago · The Democratic party split—Douglas was nominated by the North and Vice President John C. Breckinridge was nominated by the South —and the Republican Party nominee Abraham Lincoln won the 1860 presidential election.
1 day ago · In 1860 the Democrats split over the slavery issue, as the Northern and Southern wings of the party nominated different candidates (Stephen A. Douglas and John C. Breckinridge, respectively); the election that year also included John Bell, the nominee of the Constitutional Union Party.
Jun 16, 2024 · At New Market on the 15th, Sigel was attacked by a makeshift Confederate army of about 4,100 men commanded by Maj. Gen. John C. Breckinridge. At a crucial point, a key Union battery was withdrawn from the line to replenish its ammunition, leaving a weakness that Breckinridge was quick to exploit.
