Benjamin F. Butler

Benjamin F. Butler was a prominent 19th-century American politician and military leader. He served as a Union general during the Civil War, known for innovative and sometimes controversial strategies. Post-war, he became a politician, serving as a U.S. Congressman and as the governor of Massachusetts. Butler was known for his strong stance on civil rights and advocacy for African Americans’ rights during Reconstruction, though his career also involved questions of ethics and reputation. His leadership combined military skill with political ambition, shaping key events during and after the Civil War.