Thomas R. Marshall

vice president of the United States from 1913 to 1921

Thomas Riley Marshall (March 14, 1854 – June 1, 1925) was an American politician. He served as governor of Indiana from 1909 to 1913. During his time in office, he presided over various reforms such as a bill aimed at regulating housing conditions in the state’s two largest cities,[1] and also measures aimed at improving public health and working conditions.[2]

Thomas Riley Marshall
28th Vice President of the United States
In office
March 4, 1913 – March 4, 1921
PresidentWoodrow Wilson
Preceded byJames S. Sherman
Succeeded byCalvin Coolidge
27th Governor of Indiana
In office
January 11, 1909 – January 13, 1913
LieutenantFrank J. Hall
Preceded byFrank Hanly
Succeeded bySamuel M. Ralston
Personal details
Born(1854-03-14)March 14, 1854
North Manchester, Indiana
DiedJune 1, 1925(1925-06-01) (aged 71)
Washington, D.C.
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Lois Irene Kimsey Marshall
Alma materWabash College
Thomas Marshall and wife Lois in Washington

Marshall became increasingly conservative towards the end of his life, as demonstrated by his opposition to minimum wages and limits to working hours.[3]

He was also the 28th vice president of the United States. He served under Woodrow Wilson from 1913 to 1921.

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