Howard Mason Gore
American politician (1877–1947) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Howard Mason Gore (October 12, 1877 – June 20, 1947) was an American politician. He served as the 8th secretary of agriculture from 1924 to 1925 during the administration of President Calvin Coolidge. He served as the 17th governor of West Virginia from 1925 to 1929.
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Howard Gore | |
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17th Governor of West Virginia | |
In office March 4, 1925 – March 4, 1929 | |
Preceded by | Ephraim F. Morgan |
Succeeded by | William G. Conley |
8th United States Secretary of Agriculture | |
In office November 22, 1924 – March 4, 1925 | |
President | Calvin Coolidge |
Preceded by | Harry Wallace |
Succeeded by | William Jardine |
Personal details | |
Born | (1877-10-12)October 12, 1877 Harrison County, West Virginia, U.S. |
Died | June 20, 1947(1947-06-20) (aged 69) Clarksburg, West Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Roxie Gore
(m. 1906; died 1928) |
Education | West Virginia University, Morgantown (BA) |
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