John Davis Long

American politician and Secretary of Navy

John Davis Long - American politician and Secretary of Navy
Born

October 27th, 1838
187 years ago

Died

1915
110 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 34th United States Secretary of the Navy from 1897 to 1898. Held the position of Governor of Massachusetts from 1880 to 1883. Worked as a lawyer after graduating from Harvard Law School. Was involved in advocating for naval modernization during his term as Secretary of the Navy.

Served as Governor of Massachusetts

Held the position of Secretary of the Navy

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