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Charles Frederick Manderson
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| President pro tempore of the United States Senate | |
| In office March 2, 1891 – March 22, 1893 |
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| Preceded by | John James Ingalls |
| Succeeded by | Isham G. Harris |
| United States Senator from Nebraska |
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| In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1895 |
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| Preceded by | Alvin Saunders |
| Succeeded by | John M. Thurston |
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| Born | February 9, 1837 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | September 28, 1911 (aged 74) Liverpool, England |
| Political party | Republican |
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Charles Frederick Manderson (February 9, 1837 – September 28, 1911) was an important American politician. He served as a U.S. Senator for the state of Nebraska from 1883 to 1895. During his time in the Senate, he also held the special role of President pro tempore of the United States Senate. This means he was a temporary leader of the Senate.
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Biography
Early Life and Education
Charles Frederick Manderson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on February 9, 1837. He went to school in Philadelphia. In 1856, he moved to Canton, Ohio. There, he began to study law.
By 1859, he had finished his studies and was allowed to practice law. In 1860, he became the city lawyer for Canton.
Serving in the Civil War
When the Civil War began, Manderson joined the Army. He started as a first lieutenant. He showed great leadership and rose through the ranks. By 1865, he had become a colonel.
He was also given the honorary rank of brevet brigadier general that same year. After the war, he returned to practicing law in Canton. He was elected as the attorney for Stark County, Ohio twice.
Political Career in Nebraska
In 1869, Manderson moved to Omaha, Nebraska. He continued his law career there. He served as the city attorney for Omaha for six years. He also helped write the state's rules by being a member of the constitutional conventions in 1871 and 1875.
Manderson was a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1883. He was reelected in 1888. He served as a Senator from March 4, 1883, to March 3, 1895.
During his time in the Senate, he held a very important position. He was the president pro tempore of the United States Senate for three different Congresses. This role means he was the temporary leader of the Senate when the Vice President was not there. He also led the Committee on Printing for many years.
Later Life and Legacy
After leaving the Senate, Manderson continued his work in law. He became a general lawyer for the Burlington railroad system in the western United States. He was also involved with the American Bar Association, which is a group for lawyers. He served as its vice president in 1899 and its president in 1900.
Charles Frederick Manderson passed away on September 28, 1911. He was on a ship called the Cedric in the harbor of Liverpool, England. He was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Omaha, Nebraska.
