Art & History

National Statuary Hall Collection

Idaho

Image of Idaho statue

George Shoup, 1836–1904

Statesman

Shoup’s campaign for Idaho statehood made him the most popular politician in the territory. When Idaho entered the Union, the people elected him governor just as the legislature made him a U.S. Senator. Shoup chose to serve in the Senate.

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