Frank Knox

Politician

1874 – 1944

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Who was Frank Knox?

William Franklin "Frank" Knox was an American newspaper editor and publisher. He was also the Republican vice presidential candidate in 1936, and Secretary of the Navy under Franklin D. Roosevelt during most of World War II.

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Born
Jan 1, 1874
Boston
Also known as
  • Нокс, Франклин Уильям
Spouses
Religion
  • Congregational church
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Alma College
Lived in
  • Boston
  • Grand Rapids
Died
Apr 28, 1944
Washington, D.C.
Resting place
Arlington National Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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