The Life and Public Services of Justin Smith Morrill

'The Life and Public Services of Justin Smith Morrill' offers a comprehensive and scholarly examination of the career of one of the longest-serving and most influential figures in American legislative history. Justin Smith Morrill, a statesman from Vermont, left an indelible mark on the nation through his dedicated service in both the House of Representatives and the Senate during the nineteenth century.This detailed biography explores Morrill’s pivotal role in shaping American policy, most notably through the Morrill Land-Grant Acts, which revolutionized higher education by making agricultural and technical training accessible to the public. Beyond his educational legacy, the work delves into his work on the Morrill Tariff, his leadership in the Republican Party, and his significant contributions to the architectural development of Washington, D.C., including the Library of Congress. William Belmont Parker provides a thorough account of Morrill’s public life, from the tensions of the Civil War era to the expansion of the United States. Readers interested in American political history, the evolution of the land-grant college system, and the inner workings of Congress will find this work an essential resource on a man often called the ’Father of the Agricultural College.’This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.