Franklin MacVeagh
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Franklin MacVeagh (November 22, 1837 – July 6, 1934) was an American politician, lawyer, grocer and banker. He served as the United States Secretary of the Treasury under President William Howard Taft.
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Franklin MacVeagh | |
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45th United States Secretary of the Treasury | |
In office March 8, 1909 – March 5, 1913 | |
President | William Howard Taft |
Preceded by | George B. Cortelyou |
Succeeded by | William McAdoo |
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Born | (1837-11-22)November 22, 1837 Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | July 6, 1934(1934-07-06) (aged 96) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Resting place | Graceland Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic (Before 1896) Republican (1896–1934) |
Spouse | Emily Eames |
Relatives | Wayne MacVeagh (Brother) |
Education | Yale University (BA) Columbia University (LLB) |
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