Harry S. New
American politician (1858–1937) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the Australian footballer, see Harry New (footballer).
"Senator New" redirects here. For his father who served in the Indiana State Senate, see John C. New.
Harry Stewart New (December 31, 1858 – May 9, 1937) was a U.S. politician, journalist, and Spanish–American War veteran. He served as Chairman of the Republican National Committee, a United States senator from Indiana, and United States Postmaster General.
Quick Facts 48th United States Postmaster General, President ...
Harry S. New | |
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48th United States Postmaster General | |
In office March 4, 1923 – March 3, 1929 | |
President | Warren G. Harding Calvin Coolidge |
Preceded by | Hubert Work |
Succeeded by | Walter Folger Brown |
United States Senator from Indiana | |
In office March 4, 1917 – March 3, 1923 | |
Preceded by | John W. Kern |
Succeeded by | Samuel M. Ralston |
Chair of the Republican National Committee | |
In office January 7, 1907 – July 8, 1908 Acting: January 7, 1907 – March 4, 1907 | |
Preceded by | George B. Cortelyou |
Succeeded by | Frank Hitchcock |
Personal details | |
Born | Harry Stewart New (1858-12-31)December 31, 1858 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | May 9, 1937(1937-05-09) (aged 78) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Resting place | Crown Hill Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Katherine Virginia Milligan Catherine McLean Brown |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | John C. New (father) |
Education | Butler University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
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