Champ Clark

U.S. Congressperson

1850 – 1921

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Who was Champ Clark?

James Beauchamp Clark, best known as Champ Clark, was a prominent American politician in the Democratic Party from the 1890s until his death. A Representative of Missouri from 1893 to 1895 and from 1897 to 1921, he served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1911 to 1919. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic nomination for President in 1912.

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Born
Mar 7, 1850
Lawrenceburg
Also known as
  • James Beauchamp "Champ" Clark
Spouses
Religion
  • Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Cincinnati College of Law
  • Bethany College
Lived in
  • Kentucky
Died
Mar 2, 1921
Washington, D.C.

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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