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"Senator Hull" redirects here. For other uses, see Senator Hull (disambiguation).
Cordell Hull (October 2, 1871 – July 23, 1955) was an American politician from Tennessee and the longest-serving U.S. Secretary of State, holding the position for 11 years (1933–1944) in the administration of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt during most of World War II. Before that appointment, Hull represented Tennessee for two years in the United States Senate and 22 years in the House of Representatives.
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Cordell Hull | |
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47th United States Secretary of State | |
In office March 4, 1933 – November 30, 1944 | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Deputy | William Phillips Sumner Welles Edward Stettinius Jr. |
Preceded by | Henry L. Stimson |
Succeeded by | Edward Stettinius Jr. |
United States Senator from Tennessee | |
In office March 4, 1931 – March 3, 1933 | |
Preceded by | William Emerson Brock |
Succeeded by | Nathan L. Bachman |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1923 – March 3, 1931 | |
Preceded by | Wynne F. Clouse |
Succeeded by | John R. Mitchell |
In office March 4, 1907 – March 3, 1921 | |
Preceded by | Mounce Gore Butler |
Succeeded by | Wynne F. Clouse |
Chair of the Democratic National Committee | |
In office November 2, 1921 – July 22, 1924 | |
Preceded by | George White |
Succeeded by | Clem L. Shaver |
Personal details | |
Born | (1871-10-02)October 2, 1871 Olympus, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | July 23, 1955(1955-07-23) (aged 83) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Washington National Cathedral |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Rose Frances (Witz) Whitney
(m. 1917; died 1954) |
Education | National Normal University Cumberland University (LLB) |
Awards | Nobel Peace Prize |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Tennessee Volunteer Infantry |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
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Hull received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1945 for his role in establishing the United Nations, and was referred to by President Roosevelt as the "Father of the United Nations".[1]