John F. Lacey speeches and publications, 1893-1913. [19--]
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Lacey, John F. (John Fletcher), 1841-1913
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Lawyer, Civil War officer, U.S. congressman and conservationist. After serving with Iowa's 3rd Infantry (Company H) and 33rd Infantry (Companies C and D) during the Civil War, Lacey practiced law in Oskaloosa. He went on to serve in the Iowa General Assembly (1870-1872) and the United States Congress (1889-1891, 1893-1907). During his tenure as a United States congressman Lacey chaired the House Public Lands Committee and was responsible for authoring and sponsoring some of the country's earlies...