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Secretary Cameron resigns

Secretary Cameron resigns

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WASHINGTON, DC—Secretary of War Simon Cameron resigns amid numerous allegations of corruptions. A former Pennsylvania Senator, Cameron was later appointed to be the Minister to Russia. 

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