Zach Chandler

Biography

Zachariah Chandler, commonly known as Zach Chandler, was a prominent Republican politician and businessman from Michigan during the 19th century. He served as a U.S. Senator and was instrumental in organizing the Republican Party in Michigan during its formative years. Chandler was known for his radical Republican views and played a significant role in Civil War-era politics, serving as Secretary of the Interior under President Andrew Johnson.