Schuyler Colfax Jr. (/ ˈskaɪlər ˈkoʊlfæks / SKY-lər KOHL-fax; March 23, 1823 – January 13, 1885) was an American journalist, businessman, and politician who served as the 17th vice president …

Schuyler Colfax (born March 23, 1823, New York City—died Jan. 13, 1885, Mankato, Minn., U.S.) was the 17th vice president of the United States (1869–73) in the Republican administration of …

Jan 27, 2015 · He was elected Vice President of the United States and remarried, then watched Credit Mobilier destroy his career. He rebuilt his reputation and commanded speaking fees as …

After the Civil War, Colfax clashed with President Andrew Johnson over Reconstruction and voted for his impeachment in 1868. Ulysses S. Grant selected Colfax as his running mate during his …

Colfax served in the House of Representatives until he resigned to become vice president in 1869, and he was elected Speaker of the House in 1863. Speaker Colfax was an effective …

In South Bend, Indiana, Vice President Colfax made a public statement that completely dissociated himself from Crédit Mobilier, assuring his listeners that he never owned a dollar of …

Oct 8, 2024 · Today, few have even heard of Schuyler Colfax, even though he served as both Vice President of the United States and Speaker of the U.S. House. But there’s more, much …

Jan 21, 2025 · That, of course, is the demise of the nation’s 17 th VP, non-Minnesotan Schuyler Colfax, caused by walking in sub-zero cold in Mankato on Jan. 13, 1885. But more on that …

In 1868 Ulysses S. Grant was elected President of the United States, with Schuyler serving as his Vice President. While Vice-President Elect, Schuyler, who had been widowed for five years, …

Feb 21, 2025 · Schuyler Colfax was an influential journalist and politician who served as the 17th VP of the United States from 1869 to 1873.