Newton D. Baker

Politician

1871 – 1937

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Who was Newton D. Baker?

Newton Diehl Baker, Jr. was an American politician who belonged to the Democratic Party. He served as the 37th mayor of Cleveland, Ohio from 1912 to 1915 and as U.S. Secretary of War from 1916 to 1921.

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Born
Dec 3, 1871
Martinsburg
Also known as
  • Newton Baker
  • Baker, Newton
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Washington and Lee University
  • Johns Hopkins University
Employment
  • BakerHostetler
Lived in
  • Martinsburg
Died
Dec 25, 1937
Shaker Heights
Resting place
Lake View Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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