One man to hold it was judged by Thaddeus Stevens to be so corrupt he would steal a red hot stove.
One man to hold this Cabinet position under Martin Van Buren was the namesake of the poinsettia flower, Joel Poinsett. Senator Hiester Clymer's investigation forced one man to resign this position. One man to hold it was judged by Thaddeus Stevens to be so corrupt he would steal a red hot stove. That man was Simon Cameron. Under Andrew Jackson, this post was held by the man married to the controversial (*) Peggy Eaton. Andrew Johnson's attempt to appoint Lorenzo Thomas to this position resulted in his impeachment. The first man to hold this post previously transported cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. Held by Edwin Stanton under Abraham Lincoln, it was first held by Henry Knox. For 10 points, name this now defunct Cabinet position, effectively replaced by the Secretary of Defense.
One man to hold this Cabinet position under Martin Van Buren was the namesake of the poinsettia flower, Joel Poinsett.
Secretary of War [do not accept "Secretary of Defense"]