Richard Parks Bland was a prominent American politician and lawyer born in 1835 in Missouri. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives and later in the Senate, representing Missouri. Bland was known for his advocacy of agrarian interests, gridlock in Congress, and his efforts to improve farmers' conditions during his political career. Throughout his tenure, Bland was involved in significant debates over tariffs, banking, and economic policies of the late 19th century. His...