Curtis, Charles, 1860-1936
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Curtis, Charles, 1860-1936
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Curtis
Forename :
Charles
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1860-1936
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Biographical History
American politician; United States senator from Kansas, 1907-1913 and 1915-1929; vice president of the United States, 1929-1933.
Charles Curtis (1860-1936) was an American politician and Republican. He began his political career as a member of the House of Representatives for Kansas (1893-1907). Later, he was elected to the Senate (1907-1929), where he held many important offices including Majority Whip, Majority Leader, and President pro tempore. In 1929, he was elected Vice President under Herbert Hoover.
Charles Curtis: Shawnee County, Kan., attorney; member of Congress; only Native American vice president. Of Topeka, Kan.; Washington, D.C.
Anna E. Curtis: civic club leader, wife of Charles Curtis. Of Topeka, Kan.; Washington, D.C.
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American politician; United States senator from Kansas, 1907-1913 and 1915-1929; vice president of the United States, 1929-1933.
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https://viaf.org/viaf/27472717
https://id.loc.gov/authorities/n89600284
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/10572938
https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q271023
https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n89600284
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Indians of North America
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Washington, D. C.
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Topeka
KS, US
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