William C. Redfield
William Cox Redfield | |
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1st United States Secretary of Commerce | |
In office March 5, 1913 – October 31, 1919 |
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President | Woodrow Wilson |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Joshua W. Alexander |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 7th district |
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In office March 4, 1911 – March 3, 1913 |
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Preceded by | Richard Young |
Succeeded by | James P. Maher |
Personal details | |
Born | Albany, New York, U.S. |
June 18, 1858
Died | June 13, 1932 New York City, New York, U.S. |
(aged 73)
Political party | Democratic |
Profession | Politician |
William Cox Redfield (June 18, 1858 – June 13, 1932) was a Democratic politician from New York.
Life[edit]
He served as the first United States Secretary of Commerce from 1913 to 1919 after the division of the Department of Commerce and Labor. Previously, Redfield served as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1911 to 1913 and was an unsuccessful Democratic nominee for the vice presidency in 1912.
Publications[edit]
- With Congress and Cabinet (1924)
References[edit]
- United States Congress. "William C. Redfield (id: R000105)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- William C. Redfield at Find a Grave
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U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by Richard Young |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 5th congressional district 1911–1913 |
Succeeded by James P. Maher |
Political offices | ||
Preceded by new office |
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Served under: Woodrow Wilson 1913–1919 |
Succeeded by Joshua W. Alexander |
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