Our Legacy: A look at the life of Edwin McMasters Stanton

Capital (Annapolis) | October 13, 2005| | Copyright

When you say Edwin McMasters Stanton, Civil War buffs light up and talk about his career. Others may talk about the work of the Freedman's Bureau and Stanton/Bates alumni will recount their days in the segregated Stanton School. What do you know about the namesake of the Stanton Community Center and former School?

A. Stanton ran a prosperous law practice on and off during his lifetime.

B. Stanton was responsible for waste and corruption in the War Department.

C. Stanton was one of the first attorneys to use the "insanity plea" in a court case.

D. Stanton served on the Supreme Court prior to ...

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