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William F. Whiting
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Fairfield Whiting (July 20, 1864 ā August 31, 1936) was United States secretary of commerce from August 22, 1928, to March 4, 1929, during the last months of the administration of Calvin Coolidge.
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William Whiting | |
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4th United States Secretary of Commerce | |
In office August 22, 1928 ā March 4, 1929 | |
President | Calvin Coolidge |
Preceded by | Herbert Hoover |
Succeeded by | Robert P. Lamont |
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Born | William Fairfield Whiting (1864-07-20)July 20, 1864 Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | August 31, 1936(1936-08-31) (aged 72) Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Anne Chapin |
Children | 4 |
Relatives | William Whiting (father) |
Education | Amherst College (BA) |
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