Cordell Hull

U.S. Congressperson

1871 – 1955

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Who was Cordell Hull?

Cordell Hull was an American politician from the U.S. state of Tennessee. He is best known as the longest serving Secretary of State, holding the position for 11 years in the administration of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt during much of World War II. Hull received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1945 for his role in establishing the United Nations, and was referred to by President Roosevelt as the "Father of the United Nations".

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Born
Oct 2, 1871
Pickett County
Spouses
Religion
  • Episcopal Church
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Cumberland School of Law
  • Cumberland University
Died
Jul 23, 1955
Washington, D.C.

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on July 23, 2013

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