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Albert Sidney Burleson

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American politician (1863-1937)

United StatesPoliticiansLived 1863 to 1937 · aged 74
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Albert Sidney Burleson was a progressive Democrat who served as United States Postmaster General and Representative in Congress. S. Post Office. He expanded parcel post, rural free delivery, and air mail service.

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1920 Postmaster General Albert S. Burleson1920 Postmaster General Albert S. BurlesonAlbert Sidney Burleson in the 1910sAlbert Sidney Burleson in the 1910sBurleson lived in this apartment/hotel on 16th Street NW while in Washington, D.C.Burleson lived in this apartment/hotel on 16th Street NW while in Washington, D.C.One of the first letters delivered by U.S. Airmail, written by BurlesonOne of the first letters delivered by U.S. Airmail, written by Burleson

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Albert Sidney Burleson was a progressive Democrat who served as United States Postmaster General and Representative in Congress. He was a strong supporter of William Jennings Bryan and Woodrow Wilson and so Wilson appointed him to the cabinet role heading the U.S. Post Office. He expanded parcel post, rural free delivery, and air mail service. After America entered World War I in 1917, he stopped the mail delivery of anti-war publications and clamped down on free speech, actions that have been heavily criticized ever since.

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United States
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Politicians
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Politician
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deceased
Dates
Lived 1863 to 1937 · aged 74
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