Frank B. Kellogg
American politician (1856-1937)
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Frank Billings Kellogg (December 22, 1856 – December 21, 1937) was an American lawyer, politician and statesman. He served in the United States Senate and as United States Secretary of State. Kellogg was part of a group who wrote the Kellogg-Briand Pact also known as the World Peace Act. For this, he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1929[source?].
Frank B. Kellogg | |
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45th United States Secretary of State | |
In office March 5, 1925 – March 28, 1929 | |
President | Calvin Coolidge Herbert Hoover |
Preceded by | Charles Evans Hughes |
Succeeded by | Henry L. Stimson |
United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom | |
In office January 14, 1924 – February 10, 1925 | |
President | Calvin Coolidge |
Preceded by | George Harvey |
Succeeded by | Alanson B. Houghton |
United States Senator from Minnesota | |
In office March 4, 1917 – March 4, 1923 | |
Preceded by | Moses E. Clapp |
Succeeded by | Henrik Shipstead |
Personal details | |
Born | Frank Billings Kellogg December 22, 1856 Potsdam, New York, U.S. |
Died | December 21, 1937 St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. | (aged 80)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Clara Cook |
Awards | Legion of Honour |
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