William C. Redfield
For other people named William Redfield, see William Redfield (disambiguation).
William Cox Redfield | |
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1st United States Secretary of Commerce | |
In office March 5, 1913 – October 31, 1919 | |
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 | |
In office March 4, 1911 – March 3, 1913 | |
Preceded by | Richard Young |
Succeeded by | James P. Maher |
Personal details | |
Born |
Albany, New York, U.S. | June 18, 1858
Died |
June 13, 1932 73) New York City, New York, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Profession | Politician |
William Cox Redfield (June 18, 1858 – June 13, 1932) was a Democratic politician from New York.
Life
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
- With Congress and Cabinet (1924)
References
- 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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United States 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 |
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Preceded by new office |
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Served under: Woodrow Wilson 1913–1919 |
Succeeded by Joshua W. Alexander |
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