Who was Francis Preston Blair Sr.?
Q: Who was Francis Preston Blair Sr.?
A: Francis Preston Blair Sr. was an American journalist and politician before and during the American Civil War.
Q: What was Blair's goal during the American Civil War?
A: Blair's goal during the American Civil War was to reunite the North and the South.
Q: What political party did Blair help create?
A: Blair helped create the Republican Party.
Q: Who was Blair mostly allied with during his career?
A: Blair was mostly allied with Republican President Abraham Lincoln.
Q: What was Blair's nickname and why was he given this title?
A: Blair's nickname was The Father of the Republican Party because he was one of the men who started the Republican Party.
Q: Did Blair support Democrats or Republicans more during his career?
A: Francis Preston Blair supported many Democrats, but was mostly the ally of Republican President Abraham Lincoln.
Q: When was Blair born and when did he die?
A: Blair was born on April 12, 1791, and died on October 18, 1876.
