James Wilson

U.S. Congressperson

1835 – 1920

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Who was James Wilson?

James "Tama Jim" Wilson was a Scottish-born American politician who served as United States Secretary of Agriculture for sixteen years during three presidencies, from 1897 to 1913. He holds the record as the longest-serving United States Cabinet member, and if one counts his day and a half under Woodrow Wilson, the only cabinet member to serve under four consecutive Presidents.

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Born
Aug 16, 1835
Ayrshire
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Iowa State University
  • Grinnell College
Employment
  • Iowa State University
Died
Aug 26, 1920
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on July 23, 2013

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