Thomas Clarke Rye
Politician
1863 – 1953
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Who was Thomas Clarke Rye?
Thomas Clarke Rye was an American politician who served as Governor of Tennessee from 1915 to 1919. An ardent supporter of prohibition of alcoholic beverages, he helped reunify the state's Democratic Party, which had been divided over the issue for nearly a decade. Rye is perhaps best remembered for enacting the "Ouster Law," which was aimed at curbing the power of political boss E. H. Crump.
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- Born
- Jun 2, 1863
Benton County - Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Sep 12, 1953
Paris
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on July 23, 2013
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