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 | |
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| 28th Vice President of the United States | |
| In office March 4, 1913 – March 4, 1921 | |
| President | Woodrow Wilson |
| Preceded by | James S. Sherman |
| Succeeded by | Calvin Coolidge |
| 27th Governor of Indiana | |
| In office January 11, 1909 – January 13, 1913 | |
| Lieutenant | Frank J. Hall |
| Preceded by | Frank Hanly |
| Succeeded by | Samuel M. Ralston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 14, 1854 North Manchester, Indiana |
| Died | June 1, 1925 (aged 71) Washington, D.C. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Lois Irene Kimsey Marshall |
| Alma mater | Wabash College |
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.
References
change- ↑ Albion Fellows Bacon Indiana's Municipal Housekeeper By Robert G. Barrows, 2000, P.58
- ↑ History of the Indiana democracy, 1816-1916 / by John B. Stoll [and others, P.427-428]
- ↑ Thomas Riley Marshall, Hoosier statesman, by Charles M. Thomas, 1939, P.250-251
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