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Luther H. Hodges
Secretary of Commerce · 1961
Luther H. Hodges, Secretary of Commerce. Luther Hartwell Hodges (March 9, 1898 – October 6, 1974) was an American businessman and politician. After a career in textile manufacturing, he entered public service, gaining some state appointments. Elected as lieutenant governor of North Carolina in 1952, he succeeded to the governor's office in 1954 after the death of the incumbent.
Positions
- Secretary of Commerce1961-01-21–1965-01-15
Biography
Luther Hartwell Hodges (March 9, 1898 – October 6, 1974) was an American businessman and politician. After a career in textile manufacturing, he entered public service, gaining some state appointments. Elected as lieutenant governor of North Carolina in 1952, he succeeded to the governor's office in 1954 after the death of the incumbent.
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