Cordell Hull

Cordell Hull (October 2, 1871 – July 23, 1955) was an American politician from Tennessee. He was the Secretary of State for 11 years. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1945 for helping make the United Nations.

Cordell Hull
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.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Witz Whitney ​ ​ (m. 1917; died 1954)​
Education	National Normal University Cumberland University (LLB)
Awards	Nobel Peace Prize
Signature
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	Tennessee Volunteer Infantry
Rank	Captain
Battles/wars	Spanish–American War

He was a lawyer in his younger years, and an Army officer in the Spanish–American War. He was a US Representative for over 20 years. He later was appointed to the Democratic National Committee. He then became a US Senator, but resigned because he was appointed Secretary of State. As Secretary he promoted a "good neighbor" policy towards Latin America and help for China in its war against Japan. He resigned from the secretary position when his health failed. He died in 1955 from heart attacks and strokes.