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Notable Iowa Statesmen Highlighted by Johnson Brigham
Johnson Brigham selects six Iowa figures James W. Grimes Harlan Allison Wilson Kirkwood and Dolliver as the state’s foremost leaders in a Pioneer Lawmakers address. He recalls Grimes heroic stand against slavery and Dolliver’s vision for Congress while praising their public service and impact on Iowa history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Be Moines
Jonson Brigham
Towa
Pioneer Lawmakers' Association
James W. Grimes
Jaones Harlan
William B. Allison
James I. Wilson
Samuel J. Kirkwood
Jonathan Prentiss Wolliver
Brigham
Missouri
Grimes
Senator Grimes
Johnson
James Harlan
Lincoln
Iowa
White’ House
Harlan
Republic
Allisom
Congress
Senate
Ikines Tommittesha
New York
Wilson
James “Pf
Towa General Assembly
J. Kirkwood
General Assembly
Republican State Convention
James 2B. Weaver
United States
Interior
Ovator
Allison
Aldrich
Crusader
Jonathan
Dolliver
Jonathan Prentiss Dolliver