George Graham Vest Politician
"George Vest" redirects here. This article is about the 19th century politician. For the 20th century diplomat, see George S. Vest.George Graham Vest (December 6, 1830 – August 9, 1904) was a U.S. politician. Born in Frankfort, Kentucky, he was known for his skills in oration and debate. Vest, a lawyer as well as a politician, served as a Missouri Congressman, a Confederate Congressman during the Civil War, and finally a US Senator. He is best known for his "a man's best friend" closing arguments from the trial in which damages were sought for the killing of a dog named Old Drum on October 18, 1869.
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| office | Confederate States Senator Member of the C.S. House of Representatives from Missouri from Missouri's 5th district |
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