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title: James Tallmadge, Jr.
author: Jeremiah Nims
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20548/james-tallmadge-jr/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2025-06-05
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# James Tallmadge, Jr.

_Authored by Jeremiah Nims_

## Image File

[![James Tallmadge, Jr.](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20548.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20548.jpg)

## Image Caption

Representative James Tallmadge, Jr. (1778-1853) of New York, whose 'Tallmadge Amendment' sparked the controversy that led to the [Missouri Compromise](https://www.worldhistory.org/Missouri_Compromise/) of 1820. By [Jeremiah](https://www.worldhistory.org/Jeremiah/) Nims, 1825.

New York Public Library.

## Cite This Work

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Nims, J. (2025, June 05). James Tallmadge, Jr.. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20548/james-tallmadge-jr/>
### Chicago
Nims, Jeremiah. "James Tallmadge, Jr.." *World History Encyclopedia*, June 05, 2025. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20548/james-tallmadge-jr/>.
### MLA
Nims, Jeremiah. "James Tallmadge, Jr.." *World History Encyclopedia*, 05 Jun 2025, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20548/james-tallmadge-jr/>.

## License & Copyright

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