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| | '''George Frisbie Hoar''' (August 29, 1826 – September 30, 1904) was a Free Soiler and Republican from [[Massachusetts]] who represented the state's 8th and 9th congressional districts in the [[United States House of Representatives]], later serving as a U.S. senator until his death. Hoar was previously a member of the state legislature, similarly having served in both houses. | | '''George Frisbie Hoar''' (August 29, 1826 – September 30, 1904) was a Free Soiler and Republican from [[Massachusetts]] who represented the state's 8th and 9th congressional districts in the [[United States House of Representatives]], later serving as a U.S. senator until his death. Hoar was previously a member of the state legislature, similarly having served in both houses. |
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| − | An [[abolitionist]] and [[Radical Republican]],<ref name=fascinatingpolitics>Fascinating Politics (February 17, 2021). [https://fascinatingpolitics.com/2021/02/17/george-frisbie-hoar-an-honorable-senator/ George Frisbie Hoar: An Honorable Senator]. ''Mad Politics: The Bizarre, Fascinating, and Unknown of American Political History''. Retrieved November 11, 2021.</ref> Hoar recognized the immorality of slavery<ref name=encyclopedia.com>[https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/educational-magazines/george-hoar George Hoar]. ''Encyclopedia.com''. Retrieved November 11, 2021.</ref> and was raised by parents who actively opposed racial bigotry and often defied unjust laws.<ref name=threesonsofconnecticut/> Hoar expressed sharp disdain for the [[Democratic Party]], which he viewed as the party of the saloon keeper, [[Democrat election fraud|ballot stuffer]], and [[Ku Klux Klan]]. | + | An [[abolitionist]] and [[Radical Republican]],<ref name=fascinatingpolitics>Fascinating Politics (February 17, 2021). [https://fascinatingpolitics.com/2021/02/17/george-frisbie-hoar-an-honorable-senator/ George Frisbie Hoar: An Honorable Senator]. ''Mad Politics: The Bizarre, Fascinating, and Unknown of American Political History''. Retrieved November 11, 2021.</ref> Hoar recognized the immorality of [[slavery]]<ref name=encyclopedia.com>[https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/educational-magazines/george-hoar George Hoar]. ''Encyclopedia.com''. Retrieved November 11, 2021.</ref> and was raised by parents who actively opposed racial bigotry and often defied unjust laws.<ref name=threesonsofconnecticut/> Hoar expressed sharp disdain for the [[Democratic Party]], which he viewed as the party of the saloon keeper, [[Democrat election fraud|ballot stuffer]], and [[Ku Klux Klan]]. |
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| − | Interestingly enough, Hoar was an early member of the GOP [[Half-Breeds]] faction,<ref name=encyclopedia.com/><ref>Welch, Richard E., Jr. [https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674436787 George Frisbie Hoar and the Half-Breed Republicans]. ''Harvard University Press''. Retrieved November 11, 2021.</ref> which as a whole<ref group=note>The Half-Breeds were not always uniformly in line on all issues; although the faction is regarded having supported [[civil service system|civil service reform]], its leader [[James G. Blaine]] did not.</ref> was associated with moderate/liberal Republicanism in opposition towards the conservative [[Stalwart]]s who were largely comprised of the Radical Republican faction remnants. | + | Interestingly enough, Hoar was an early member of the GOP [[Half-Breeds]] faction,<ref name=encyclopedia.com/><ref>Welch, Richard E., Jr. [https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674436787 George Frisbie Hoar and the Half-Breed Republicans]. ''Harvard University Press''. Retrieved November 11, 2021.</ref> which as a whole<ref group=note>The Half-Breeds were not always uniformly in line on all issues; although the faction is regarded having supported [[civil service system|civil service reform]], its leader [[James G. Blaine]] did not.</ref> was associated with moderate/liberal Republicanism in opposition towards the conservative, pro-[[spoils system]] [[Stalwart]]s who were largely comprised of the Radical Republican faction remnants. |
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| | Hoar was referred to by his middle name "Frisbie" among friends.<ref name=encyclopedia.com/> | | Hoar was referred to by his middle name "Frisbie" among friends.<ref name=encyclopedia.com/> |
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| | ==Political career== | | ==Political career== |
| − | An [[economic nationalist]], Hoar believed in [[capitalism]] as progress for civilization planned by [[God]].<ref name=encyclopedia.com/> He supported measures which aimed at protecting American industries from foreign competition. | + | An [[economic nationalist]], Hoar believed in [[capitalism]] as progress for [[civilization]] in accordance to the plans by [[God]].<ref name=encyclopedia.com/> He supported measures which aimed at protecting American industries from foreign competition. |
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| | According to an analysis of his voting record, Hoar supported the conservative side in Congress 89% of the time.<ref name=fascinatingpolitics/> | | According to an analysis of his voting record, Hoar supported the conservative side in Congress 89% of the time.<ref name=fascinatingpolitics/> |
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| | [[Category:Civil Rights]] | | [[Category:Civil Rights]] |
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| | [[Category:Patriots]] | | [[Category:Patriots]] |
| | [[Category:Christians]] | | [[Category:Christians]] |