Henry A. Wallace

Vice President and agronomist

Henry A. Wallace - Vice President and agronomist
Born

October 7th, 1888
136 years ago

Died

November 18th, 1965
59 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 33rd Vice President of the United States from 1941 to 1945 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Advocated for agricultural policies and advancements in farming techniques. Directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture from 1933 to 1940, focusing on crop production and farm assistance programs. Contributed to the development of hybrid corn and other agricultural innovations. Later, ran for President as a candidate for the Progressive Party in 1948.

Served as Vice President during World War II

Reformed agricultural policies during the Great Depression

Contributed to the development of hybrid corn

Ran for President as a Progressive Party candidate

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