Episode 2 of 3
Appointment of Governor Shepherd
- When
- 1873
- Where
- District of Columbia
Grant appointed Alexander Robey Shepherd as governor in 1873, an influential figure in the new government.
Shepherd was an influential member of the board of public works. His appointment marked the implementation of the territorial government structure established by the 1871 Act, prior to its repeal in 1874.
Sources
- District of Columbia Organic Act of 1871 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-13
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