Despite being largely forgotten by history, George M. Dallas was a highly skilled political strategist who rose from a humble lawyer to a prominent figure in Pennsylvania state politics and eventually became vice president. As a member of the Democratic Party, Dallas was known for leading the influential “Family Faction” within the party’s Pennsylvania branch, which often clashed with fellow party member and future president James Buchanan. Dallas had a diverse career, including roles in law, politics, and diplomacy, and his legacy includes his work on tariffs and his impact on the political landscape of his time.
