Sumner Increase Kimball
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Sumner Increase Kimball (September 2, 1834 – June 20, 1923) was the organizer of the United States Life-Saving Service and the General Superintendent of the Life-Saving Service from 1878–1915. Originally a lawyer and a legislative administrator, Kimball spent his life creating and leading the Life-Saving Service, one of the predecessor services that eventually became the U.S. Coast Guard, transforming it from an uneven collection of facilities round the U.S. coastline into a coherent and well-trained organization.
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Sumner Increase Kimball | |
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General Superintendent of the United States Life-Saving Service | |
In office 1878–1915 | |
Preceded by | Office created |
Succeeded by | Office abolished |
Member of the Maine House of Representatives | |
In office 1859–1861 | |
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Born | (1834-09-02)September 2, 1834 Lebanon, Maine, United States |
Died | June 20, 1923(1923-06-20) (aged 88) Washington, D.C., United States |
Alma mater | Bowdoin College |
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