Shouse, Jouett, 1879-1968

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Birth 1879-12-10
Death 1968-06-02

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Politician.

Shouse was born in Midway, Ky. December 10, 1879, the son of the Reverend Samuel Shouse. He was on the staff of the Lexington HERALD from 1898-1904. In 1911, he went to Kansas, where he was married. Elected to Congress from the 7th Kansas District in 1915, Shouse served in the 64th and 65th Congresses. President Wilson named Shouse Assistant Secretary of the Treasury in 1919. Shouse served as Chairman of the Democratic National Executive Committee, 1929-1932; President of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment, 1932-1933; and President of the American Liberty League, 1934-1938.

From the description of Jouett Shouse papers, 1911-1967, 1915-1967 (bulk dates). (University of Kentucky Libraries). WorldCat record id: 14698426

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