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Newton Diehl Baker Jr.

Secretary of War · 1916

Newton Diehl Baker Jr., Secretary of War.

Positions

  • Secretary of War1916-01-01–1921-01-01

Biography

Newton Diehl Baker Jr. (December 3, 1871 – December 25, 1937) was an American lawyer, Georgist, politician, and government official. He served as the 37th mayor of Cleveland, Ohio from 1912 to 1915. As U.S. Secretary of War from 1916 to 1921, Baker presided over the United States Army during World War I.

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