William J. Calhoun

Male, Deceased Person

1848 – 1916

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Who was William J. Calhoun?

William James Calhoun was an American attorney, government official, and friend of President William McKinley. A noted corporation lawyer, Calhoun wrote a report that helped persuade McKinley to enter the Spanish-American War, served as a commissioner of the Interstate Commerce Commission and later served as a special envoy to China.

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Born
Oct 5, 1848
Pittsburgh
Also known as
  • William Calhoun
Died
Sep 19, 1916
Chicago

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on July 23, 2013

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