Victor H. Metcalf
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Victor Howard Metcalf (October 10, 1853 – February 20, 1936) was an American politician; he served in President Theodore Roosevelt's cabinet as Secretary of Commerce and Labor, and then as Secretary of the Navy.
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Victor Metcalf | |
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United States Secretary of the Navy | |
In office December 17, 1906 – November 30, 1908 | |
President | Theodore Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Charles Bonaparte |
Succeeded by | Truman Newberry |
2nd United States Secretary of Commerce and Labor | |
In office July 1, 1904 – December 16, 1906 | |
President | Theodore Roosevelt |
Preceded by | George B. Cortelyou |
Succeeded by | Oscar Straus |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1899 – July 1, 1904 | |
Preceded by | Samuel G. Hilborn |
Succeeded by | Joseph R. Knowland |
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Born | Victor Howard Metcalf (1853-10-10)October 10, 1853 Utica, New York, U.S. |
Died | February 20, 1936(1936-02-20) (aged 82) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Emily Corinne Nicholson[1] |
Education | Yale University (BA) Hamilton College, New York (LLB) |
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