Birthdate: March 2, 1829
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Erftstadt, Germany
Died: May 14, 1906
Carl Schurz, a German revolutionary, migrated to the US following the German revolutions of 1848–1849. He rose to become a Union general during the Civil War, co-founded the Liberal Republican Party, and later served as a US Senator and Secretary of the Interior. Schurz advocated for civil service reform, sound money, and low tariffs. However, he opposed initiatives aimed at safeguarding African-American civil rights. His legacy includes active involvement in political movements and influential advocacy in newspapers until his passing in 1906.
See more:
