John Bell (Former Speaker of the House & TN Senator) BIO PPT

Dig into the life of politician John Bell with this informative 65-page biography PowerPoint. Learn about Bell's journey from lawyer to eventually becoming Speaker of the US House of Representatives and a US Senator from Tennessee. This resource chronicles Bell's educational background, early legal career, and ascent into politics as he served in various elected offices. It also explores his tenure as Speaker of the House, Secretary of War under President Harrison, and presidential run under the Constitutional Union Party in 1860. Educators can engage students with details on Bell’s political views, notable legislation he supported, insight into his family life, and more using this well-researched presentation.