John A. Logan

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Also Known As	John Alexander Logan
Born	February 9, 1826 • Illinois
Died	December 26, 1886 (aged 60) • Washington, D.C. • United States
Title / Office	United States Senate (1879-1886), United States • United States Senate (1871-1877), United States • House of Representatives (1867-1871), United States • House of Representatives (1859-1861), United States
Political Affiliation	Democratic Party • Republican Party
Role In	American Civil War • Atlanta Campaign • Mexican-American War • United States presidential election of 1864 • Vicksburg Campaign

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