Lucius Q. C. Lamar was an American politician and lawyer born on September 17, 1825, in Georgia. He served as a U.S. Representative and later as a U.S. Senator from Mississippi. Lamar was a prominent figure in the Democratic Party and played a significant role during the Civil War, initially supporting the Confederacy. After the war, Lamar became known for his efforts in reconciliation between the North and South. He was appointed as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior under President Grover Cleveland in 1885. Lamar's contributions to American politics were marked by his advocacy for civil rights and education.