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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Simon_Cameron.jpg|thumb|Simon_Cameron]] [[file:Quay_extinguisher.jpg|right|thumb|Quay_extinguisher]] [[file:Quay_by_Nast.jpg|right|thumb|Quay_by_Nast]] [[file:Dignified_silence.jpg|thumb|Dignified_silence]] [[file:Pennsylvania's_disgrace_-_Dalrymple._LCCN2012648508_(cropped).jpg|thumb|Pennsylvania's_disgrace_-_Dalrymple._LCCN2012648508_(cropped)]] [[file:Matthew_Quay_1896_ribbon.jpeg|thumb|Matthew_Quay_1896_ribbon]] [[file:Unconditional_surrender.jpg|thumb|Unconditional_surrender]] '''Matthew Stanley Quay''' (September 30, 1833 – May 28, 1904) was an American political leader of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]. He served as a [[United States Senator]] from [[Pennsylvania]] and was a key figure in the political machine of the state.<br />
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== Early Life and Education ==<br />
Matthew Quay was born in [[Dillsburg, Pennsylvania]]. He attended [[Jefferson College]] (now [[Washington & Jefferson College]]), where he graduated in 1850. After completing his education, Quay studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1854.<br />
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== Political Career ==<br />
Quay's political career began in the [[Pennsylvania House of Representatives]], where he served from 1859 to 1861. During the [[American Civil War]], he served as a colonel in the [[134th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment]] and was later awarded the [[Medal of Honor]] for his actions at the [[Battle of Fredericksburg]].<br />
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After the war, Quay held various political positions, including Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and State Treasurer. He became a powerful political boss in Pennsylvania, controlling the state's Republican Party and influencing national politics.<br />
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== United States Senate ==<br />
Quay was first elected to the [[United States Senate]] in 1887. He served multiple terms, with a brief interruption, until his death in 1904. As a senator, Quay was known for his skillful use of patronage and his ability to manage political campaigns. He played a significant role in the election of [[Benjamin Harrison]] as President in 1888.<br />
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== Legacy and Death ==<br />
Matthew Quay died on May 28, 1904, in [[Beaver, Pennsylvania]]. He is remembered as a master political strategist and a dominant figure in Pennsylvania politics during his time.<br />
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== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[Republican Party (United States)]]<br />
* [[United States Senate]]<br />
* [[Pennsylvania]]<br />
* [[American Civil War]]<br />
* [[Medal of Honor]]<br />
* [[Benjamin Harrison]]<br />
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== Categories ==<br />
[[Category:1833 births]]<br />
[[Category:1904 deaths]]<br />
[[Category:Republican Party United States Senators from Pennsylvania]]<br />
[[Category:People of Pennsylvania in the American Civil War]]<br />
[[Category:Recipients of the Medal of Honor]]<br />
[[Category:American political bosses]]<br />
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