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John William Davis

American politician, presidential candidate (1873-1955) · United States · Politicians · Died at 81

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John William Davis was an American politician, diplomat and lawyer. He served under President Woodrow Wilson as the Solicitor General of the United States and the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom. He was the Democratic nominee for president in 1924, losing to Republican incumbent Calvin Coolidge.

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Ellen G. Bassel (Philip Alexius de Laszlo, 1920)Ellen G. Bassel (Philip Alexius de Laszlo, 1920)Davis (right) and Secretary of State Robert Lansing in 1917Davis (right) and Secretary of State Robert Lansing in 1917Davis during the period in which he served in CongressDavis during the period in which he served in CongressDavis in his later yearsDavis in his later years

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Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
William E. Harmon Foundation award for distinguished achievement among Negroes

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Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1873 to 1955 · aged 81

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