William Wirt

J. H. Bufford Lithography Company1831

Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery
Washington, D.C., United States

William Wirt was a lawyer of uncommon ability, who participated in many of the most important Supreme Court cases of his day. As the longest serving United States attorney general to date (1817–29), having served under Presidents James Monroe and John Quincy Adams, he transformed this cabinet position into one of sizable influence.

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Title: William Wirt
Creator: J. H. Bufford Lithography Company
Date Created: 1831
Type: Lithograph on paper
Rights: National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
External Link: https://npg.si.edu/object/npg_NPG.77.112
Classification: Print

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