Joseph P. Cotton
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Joseph Potter Cotton (July 22, 1875 ā March 10, 1931) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the United States Under Secretary of State from 1929 until his death in 1931.[3]
Quick Facts 8th United States Under Secretary of State, President ...
Joseph P. Cotton | |
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8th United States Under Secretary of State | |
In office June 20, 1929 ā March 10, 1931 | |
President | Herbert Hoover |
Preceded by | J. Reuben Clark |
Succeeded by | William Richards Castle Jr. |
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Born | Joseph Potter Cotton (1875-07-22)July 22, 1875 Newport, Rhode Island |
Died | March 10, 1931(1931-03-10) (aged 55) Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland[1] |
Spouse | Jessie I. Child [2] |
Children | Joseph Potter, Jr. Isabel [2] |
Parent(s) | Joseph Potter Cotton Isabella Cole [2] |
Alma mater | Harvard University (B.A.) Harvard Law School (LL.B.) |
Profession | Lawyer, Politician |
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