Henry Cantwell Wallace Politician

Henry Cantwell "Harry" Wallace (May 11, 1866 – October 25, 1924) was an American farmer, journalist, and political activist who served as the Secretary of Agriculture from 1921 to 1924. He was the father of Henry A. Wallace, who would follow in his footsteps as Secretary of Agriculture under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. He was editor of Wallaces' Farmer from 1916 to 1921.

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Henry Cantwell Wallace
Birth dateMay 11, 1866
Birth place
Illinois , Rock Island Illinois , United States
Religion
Presbyterianism
Date of deathOctober 25, 1924
Place of death
Washington D.C. , United States
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Republican Party (United States)
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