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Dwight Filley Davis Sr.

American politician and tennis player (1879-1945) · United States · Politicians · Died at 66

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Dwight Filley Davis Sr. was an American tennis player and politician. He is best remembered as the founder of the Davis Cup international tennis competition. He was the Assistant Secretary of War from 1923 to 1925 and Secretary of War from 1925 to 1929.

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Swearing in of Davis as Secretary of War in 1925Swearing in of Davis as Secretary of War in 1925Time cover, December 15, 1924Time cover, December 15, 1924

Awards

USTA Hall of Fame1986
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Distinguished Service Cross

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Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1879 to 1945 · aged 66

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Don McNeillBoth received USTA Hall of FameBrandon NakashimaAlso played for United States Davis Cup teamRichard SearsAlso played for Harvard Crimson men's tennisTony TrabertAlso played for United States Davis Cup team

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