John Hay
American statesman (1838–1905)
John Milton Hay (October 8, 1838 – July 1, 1905) was an American statesman and official. His job in the government lasted almost half a century. He started as a private secretary and assistant to Abraham Lincoln. Hay's highest office was United States Secretary of State under Presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. Hay was also an author and biographer. He wrote poetry and other literature throughout much of his life.
John Hay | |
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 Portrait, 1897 | |
| 37th United States Secretary of State | |
| In office September 30, 1898 – July 1, 1905 | |
| President | William McKinley Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | William R. Day |
| Succeeded by | Elihu Root |
| United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom | |
| In office May 3, 1897 – September 12, 1898 | |
| President | William McKinley |
| Preceded by | Thomas F. Bayard |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Hodges Choate |
| 12th United States Assistant Secretary of State | |
| In office November 1, 1879 – May 3, 1881 | |
| President | Rutherford B. Hayes James A. Garfield |
| Preceded by | Frederick W. Seward |
| Succeeded by | Robert R. Hitt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Milton Hay October 8, 1838 Salem, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | July 1, 1905 (aged 66) Newbury, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Clara Stone (m. 1874–1905) |
| Children | 4; including Helen and Adelbert |
| Education | Brown University (BA, MA) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States• Union |
| Branch/service |  United States Army• Union Army |
| Rank |  Brevet Colonel |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
He was born in Salem, Indiana. He and his family moved to Warsaw, Illinois when he was young. His family was very abolitionist. He went to Brown University. Hay graduated in 1858.
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