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Charles H. (Charles Hallan) McCarthy
1860–1941
A historian and teacher of American government, he wrote clearly about Reconstruction, Columbus, and the way the United States was governed. His work reflects a lifelong interest in explaining history and public life to students and general readers alike.
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Lincoln's Plan of Reconstruction
by Charles H. (Charles Hallan) McCarthy
About the author
Born in Franklin, New Jersey, on February 14, 1860, Charles Hallan McCarthy became an American historian, educator, and writer. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1898 and built his career teaching history and civil government.
McCarthy taught at Catholic High School in Philadelphia before lecturing in English and American history in New York. In 1904 he joined The Catholic University of America, where he served as a professor of American history and remained for many years, retiring in 1939.
He is best remembered for books such as Lincoln's Plan of Reconstruction, Civil Government in the United States, and Columbus and His Predecessors. His writing focused on American history and public institutions, with an emphasis on making complex political and historical subjects understandable for readers and students.