"Most people know that John F. Kennedy, elected in 1960, was the first Catholic president of the United States. Many are also aware that Al Smith was the first Catholic to run for the presidency, in 1928. Very few, however, know about the Catholic Civil War general who almost became Abraham Lincoln's vice-president and would have been in line to succeed him when he was assassinated."
In a recent essay, Ronald J. Rychlak (a Catholic lawyer, jurist, author, and political commentator) writes about General William Rosecrans, an Ohio native (and great-grandson of Stephen Hopkins, colonial Governor of Rhode Island and a signer of the Declaration of Independence) who was noted for a number of accomplishments.
To access Mr. Rychlak’s complete article, please visit:
Ronald J. Rychlak: The First Catholic President -- Almost (29 APR 11)
Background information:
Army of the Cumberland: William S. Rosecrans Source Page
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