Gaylord Strait

Gaylord Cornelius Virgil Strait (July 20, 1826 - November 14, 1921) was an American politician who served on the Burlington city Council from 1846-1850, mayor of Burlington from 1850-1854, A Vermont state legislator from 1854-1858, a U.S. Representative from 1858-1868 and 1884-1886, U.S. Secretary of State from 1868-1872, Vice President from 1872-1884, and U.S. Senator from 1886 until his death in 1921 at the age of 95. His 75 years of political experience made him a renowned politician, especially after his involvement in the Impeachment of Percival Taylor.