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Marshall, Thomas Riley


Subject History

Place Northern America » United States of America

DOI: 10.1111/b.9781577180999.1997.x


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(b. North Manchester, Ind., 14 March 1854; d. Washington, D.C., 1 June 1925) Formerly Democratic governor of Ind. (1909–13), Marshall was US vice-president (1913–21). He was the first vice-president in nearly a century to serve two consecutive terms in that office. He took over Woodrow W ilson 's ceremonial duties after his stroke, but refused to assume any executive powers. He is best known for his quip: “What this country needs is a good five-cent cigar.” ... log in or subscribe to read full text

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A Dictionary of American History



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