John Addison Porter (Secretary to the President)
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John Addison Porter (April 17, 1856 – December 15, 1900) was an American journalist, and the first person to hold the position of "Secretary to the President".[1] He was born in New Haven, Connecticut, and died in Pomfret, Connecticut.[2]
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John Addison Porter | |
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Secretary to the President | |
In office March 4, 1897 – May 1, 1900 | |
President | William McKinley |
Preceded by | Henry T. Thurber (as Private Secretary) |
Succeeded by | George B. Cortelyou |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives | |
In office 1892 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1856-04-17)April 17, 1856 New Haven, Connecticut United States |
Died | December 15, 1900(1900-12-15) (aged 44) Pomfret, Connecticut United States |
Resting place | New Haven, Connecticut United States |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Amy Ellen Betts |
Children | Josephine Earl Porter Van Name |
Parent(s) | John Addison Porter and Josephine Earl Sheffield |
Relatives | Joseph Earl Sheffield (grandfather) Rep. William Walter Phelps (uncle) |
Education | Yale College Russell Military Academy Hopkins Grammar School |
Occupation | First "Secretary to the President" (1897–1900) Journalist |
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