Roy Owen West
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Roy Owen West (October 27, 1868 ā November 29, 1958) was a Chicago politician who served as U.S. Secretary of the Interior from 1928 until 1929 in President Calvin Coolidge's cabinet.
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Quick Facts 30th United States Secretary of the Interior, President ...
Roy West | |
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30th United States Secretary of the Interior | |
In office July 25, 1928 ā March 4, 1929 | |
President | Calvin Coolidge |
Preceded by | Hubert Work |
Succeeded by | Ray Lyman Wilbur |
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Born | Ray Owen West (1868-10-27)October 27, 1868 Georgetown, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | November 29, 1958(1958-11-29) (aged 90) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Resting place | Rosehill Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Louise McWilliams |
Children | 2 |
Education | DePauw University (BA) |
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