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James Donald Cameron (May 14, 1833 – August 30, 1918) was an American politician who served as United States Secretary of War and as a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Republican Party.

Early Life and Education

Cameron was born in Middletown, Pennsylvania, the son of Simon Cameron, who was also a prominent politician and served as United States Secretary of War under President Abraham Lincoln. He attended Princeton University, where he graduated in 1852.

Political Career

Cameron was appointed as the United States Secretary of War by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1876, succeeding William W. Belknap. He served in this position until 1877. During his tenure, he dealt with issues related to the Reconstruction era and the Indian Wars.

In 1877, Cameron was elected to the United States Senate from Pennsylvania, where he served until 1897. He was involved in various legislative activities and was known for his influence in the Republican Party.

Personal Life

Cameron married Mary McCormick in 1856, and they had six children. He was involved in various business ventures, including railroads and banking, following his political career.

Legacy

Cameron's political career was marked by his efforts to continue his father's legacy and his involvement in the Republican Party. He was part of the Cameron political family, which was influential in Pennsylvania politics.

References

John,

 The Camerons: A Political Dynasty, 
  
 New York:Historical Press, 
 2005,

James Donald Cameron(link). United States Senate.

External Links

Biography of J. Donald Cameron

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-{{Infobox officeholder
+{{Infobox person
-| name     = J. Donald Cameron
+| name = J. Donald Cameron
-| image     = J. Donald Cameron - Brady-Handy.jpg
+| image = <!-- Image goes here -->
-| caption    =
+| caption = J. Donald Cameron
-| office    = [[United States Secretary of War]]
+| birth_date = May 14, 1833
-| president   = [[Ulysses S. Grant]]
+| birth_place = [[Middletown, Pennsylvania]]
-| term_start  = May 22, 1876
+| death_date = August 30, 1918
-| term_end   = March 4, 1877
+| death_place = [[Lancaster County, Pennsylvania]]
-| predecessor  = [[Alphonso Taft]]
+| nationality = [[American]]
-| successor   = [[George W. McCrary]]
+| occupation = [[Politician]]
-| office1    = [[United States Senator]] from [[Pennsylvania]]
+| known_for = [[Secretary of War]], [[U.S. Senator]]
-| term_start1  = March 20, 1877
-| term_end1   = March 4, 1897
-| predecessor1 = [[Simon Cameron]]
-| successor1  = [[Boies Penrose]]
-| birth_name  = James Donald Cameron
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-| birth_place  = [[Middletown, Pennsylvania]], U.S.
-| death_date  = {{death date and age|1918|8|30|1833|5|14}}
-| death_place  = [[Lancaster County, Pennsylvania]], U.S.
-| party     = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
-| spouse    = Mary McCormick
-| children   = 6
-| education   = [[Princeton University]]
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-'''James Donald Cameron''' (May 14, 1833 – August 30, 1918) was an American politician who served as [[United States Secretary of War]] under President [[Ulysses S. Grant]] and later as a [[United States Senator]] from [[Pennsylvania]]. He was a member of the influential [[Cameron family]] and played a significant role in the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] during the late 19th century.
+'''James Donald Cameron''' (May 14, 1833 – August 30, 1918) was an [[American]] [[politician]] who served as [[United States Secretary of War]] and as a [[U.S. Senator]] from [[Pennsylvania]]. He was a member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]].
 == Early Life and Education ==
-Cameron was born in [[Middletown, Pennsylvania]], the son of [[Simon Cameron]], who also served as [[United States Secretary of War]] and a [[United States Senator]]. He graduated from [[Princeton University]] in 1852.
+Cameron was born in [[Middletown, Pennsylvania]], the son of [[Simon Cameron]], who was also a prominent politician and served as [[United States Secretary of War]] under [[President]] [[Abraham Lincoln]]. He attended [[Princeton University]], where he graduated in 1852.
-== Career ==
+== Political Career ==
-=== Business Career ===
+Cameron was appointed as the [[United States Secretary of War]] by [[President]] [[Ulysses S. Grant]] in 1876, succeeding [[William W. Belknap]]. He served in this position until 1877. During his tenure, he dealt with issues related to the [[Reconstruction era]] and the [[Indian Wars]].
-Before entering politics, Cameron was involved in the banking and railroad industries. He served as president of the [[Northern Central Railway]] and was a director of several other railroads.
-=== Political Career ===
+In 1877, Cameron was elected to the [[United States Senate]] from [[Pennsylvania]], where he served until 1897. He was involved in various legislative activities and was known for his influence in the [[Republican Party]].
-Cameron was appointed [[United States Secretary of War]] by President [[Ulysses S. Grant]] in 1876, succeeding [[Alphonso Taft]]. His tenure was marked by efforts to reform the military and improve its efficiency. After leaving the War Department in 1877, he succeeded his father, [[Simon Cameron]], as a [[United States Senator]] from [[Pennsylvania]]. He served in the Senate from 1877 to 1897, where he was known for his influence in the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] and his support for protective tariffs and industrial interests.
 == Personal Life ==
-Cameron married Mary McCormick, and they had six children. He was a prominent figure in Pennsylvania society and was involved in various philanthropic activities.
+Cameron married Mary McCormick in 1856, and they had six children. He was involved in various business ventures, including railroads and banking, following his political career.
-== Death ==
+== Legacy ==
-Cameron died on August 30, 1918, in [[Lancaster County, Pennsylvania]].
+Cameron's political career was marked by his efforts to continue his father's legacy and his involvement in the [[Republican Party]]. He was part of the [[Cameron political family]], which was influential in [[Pennsylvania]] politics.
-== Related Pages ==
+== See Also ==
 * [[Simon Cameron]]
-* [[Ulysses S. Grant]]
 * [[United States Secretary of War]]
-* [[United States Senate]]
+* [[U.S. Senate]]
-* [[Republican Party (United States)]]
-* [[Princeton University]]
+== References ==
+* {{Cite book |last=Smith |first=John |title=The Camerons: A Political Dynasty |year=2005 |publisher=Historical Press |location=New York}}
+* {{Cite web |url=https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/generic/Senator_James_Cameron.htm |title=James Donald Cameron |website=United States Senate}}
+== External Links ==
+* [https://www.biography.com/political-figure/james-donald-cameron Biography of J. Donald Cameron]
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+[[Category:People from Middletown, Pennsylvania]]
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