Hilary A. Herbert (1834-1919) was a U.S. congressman from Alabama and served as Secretary of the Navy during the Reconstruction era. He was an advocate for increased U.S. sea power.
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Hilary A. Herbert (1834-1919) was a U.S. congressman from Alabama and served as Secretary of the Navy during the Reconstruction era. He was an advocate for increased U.S. sea power.