Drawing on interviews with family members, colleagues, and friends of William B. Maclay, this biography paints a vivid portrait of one of America's most influential politicians. From his early years on a Pennsylvania farm to his tenure as a U.S. Senator, Maclay remained dedicated to his principles and committed to public service. Along the way, he played a pivotal role in shaping the course of American history. History buffs and political junkies alike will find much to enjoy in this engaging and illuminating work.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.