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Timothy Pickering (July 17, 1745 – January 29, 1829) was the third United States Secretary of State under Presidents George Washington and John Adams. He also represented Massachusetts in both houses of Congress as a member of the Federalist Party .
- 1766–1785
- Federalist
Timothy Pickering (Salem, 17 de julho de 1745 – Salem, 29 de janeiro de 1829) foi um político norte-americano que serviu como Senador dos Estados Unidos, membro da Câmara dos Representantes, diretor-geral dos correios e secretário de guerra durante a presidência de George Washington, e secretário de estado na administração ...
2 de abr. de 2024 · Timothy Pickering was an American Revolutionary officer and Federalist politician who served (1795–1800) with distinction in the first two U.S. cabinets. During the American Revolution, Pickering served in several capacities under General George Washington, among them quartermaster general.
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Timothy Pickering was a Federalist Secretary of State who served from 1795 to 1800. He negotiated with the Indian tribes, signed the Jay Treaty, and supported the French alliance. He was dismissed by President Adams for his pro-British policies and actions.
A Federalist politician, Timothy Pickering was appointed to several federal positions by President George Washington, most notably Postmaster General, Secretary of War, and Secretary of State. He later served in the Senate and in the House of Representatives.
In 1811, after violating a Senate rule regarding injunctions of secrecy, Massachusetts senator Timothy Pickering became the first of nine senators ever to be censured by the Senate. In an effort to prove President James Madison had acted unconstitutionally in seizing part of West Florida from Spain, Pickering overlooked a rule that protected a ...
Timothy Pickering was a Massachusetts lawyer, politician, and military officer who served in the Continental Army and the U.S. government. He was postmaster general, secretary of war, and secretary of state under George Washington and John Adams.
