A Massachusetts senator and noted orator from the Whig party, recognized for his efforts to preserve the Union amidst the divisive question of slavery.

A Missouri senator deeply involved in state and national politics, known for his stance against the secessionist actions of his own Democratic Party.

The first senator of Texas, celebrated for prioritizing national unity over sectional interests despite pressure from his constituents.

A Kansas senator quietly impactful for his pivotal role in the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson, casting a decisive vote that went against party lines.

A Mississippi senator distinguished for a controversial political speech that elevated his status from obscurity to prominence.

A Nebraska senator noted for challenging his party's dominance and famously taking a stand against U.S. involvement in European conflicts.

Son of President William Howard Taft, remembered for his principled stand against the post-war legal proceedings at the Nuremberg trials despite widespread criticism.