Charles W. Fairbanks

American Vice President during Roosevelt

Charles W. Fairbanks - American Vice President during Roosevelt
Born

May 11th, 1852
173 years ago

Died

1918
107 years ago — 66 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 26th Vice President of the United States from 1905 to 1909 under President Theodore Roosevelt. Previously, held a prominent position in journalism and worked as a lawyer and politician in Indiana. Chaired the Republican National Committee prior to assuming the vice presidency. Actively supported the Roosevelt administration's progressive policies during his term in office.

Served as Vice President under Theodore Roosevelt

Chaired the Republican National Committee

Practiced law in Indiana

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