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   William Learned Marcy (December 12, 1786 – July 4, 1857) was an American lawyer, politician, and judge who served as U.S. Senator, Governor of New York, U.S. Secretary of War and U.S. Secretary of State. In the latter office, he negotiated the Gadsden Purchase, the last major acquisition of land in the contiguous United States .

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   Jun 30, 2024 · William L. Marcy was a U.S. politician, governor, and Cabinet member, remembered primarily for his remark: “To the victor belong the spoils of the enemy.” From 1823 to 1829 Marcy was comptroller of New York state and a leading member of the “Albany Regency,” a group of powerful Democrats.

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   Learn about the life and career of William L. Marcy, who served as secretary of war from 1845 to 1849 under President James K. Polk. Find out his achievements, controversies, and legacy in this essay by the Miller Center.

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   William Learned Marcy (1786-1857) was an American politician and public figure who served as U.S. Secretary of War under President James K. Polk and U.S. Secretary of State under President Franklin Pierce.

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   William Learned Marcy was an American lawyer, politician, and judge who served as U.S. Senator, Governor of New York, U.S. Secretary of War and U.S. Secretary of State. In the latter office, he negotiated the Gadsden Purchase, the last major acquisition of land in the contiguous United States.

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   Learn about the life and career of William Learned Marcy, who served as Secretary of State under Franklin Pierce from 1853 to 1857. He negotiated treaties with Mexico, Cuba, and Britain, and oversaw the Ostend Manifesto controversy.

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   What did Marcy do before he became a lawyer?

   • After reading law, Marcy was admitted to the New York bar in 1811 and began his practice in Troy, New York. Marcy served briefly as a soldier during the War of 1812. He served several years as Recorder for the city of Troy while he became involved in state politics.

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   When did William Learned Marcy die?

   • Though he returned to New York following that stint, Marcy was back in Washington, D.C., within four years, this time serving in President Franklin Pierce’s cabinet as secretary of state. After leaving office in March 1857, William Learned Marcy died four months later in July 1857. For further reading: Spencer, Ivor D.

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   Who is William Marcy?

   • William L. Marcy, fellow-citizens, is again offered for your acceptance as the republican candidate for Governor.

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   What did Marcy do in the Civil War?

   • Marcy was secretary of war under Pres. James K. Polk (1845–49) and secretary of state under Pres. Franklin Pierce (1853–57). In the latter office he secured approval of the Gadsden Treaty (1853), which settled the boundary dispute between Mexico and the United States; he also settled the Black Warrior case (1854), thus avoiding war with Spain.

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   Ostend Manifesto, (October 18, 1854), communication from three U.S. diplomats to Secretary of State William L. Marcy, advocating U.S. seizure of Cuba from Spain. The incident marked the high point of the U.S. expansionist drive in the Caribbean in the 1850s.