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William Bourke Cockran

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Irish-American politician (1854-1923)

United StatesPoliticiansLived 1854 to 1923 · aged 69
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William Bourke Cockran, commonly known as Bourke Cockran or Burke Cochran in contemporary reports, was an Irish-American attorney, Democratic Party politician and orator who represented the East Side of Manhattan in the United States House of Representatives for seven non-consecutive terms between 1887 and 1923.

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William Bourke Cockran photographed by C. M. Bell StudioWilliam Bourke Cockran photographed by C. M. Bell StudioAnn Ide Cockran c. 1908Ann Ide Cockran c. 1908

Awards 1

1901Laetare Medal

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William Bourke Cockran, commonly known as Bourke Cockran or Burke Cochran in contemporary reports, was an Irish-American attorney, Democratic Party politician and orator who represented the East Side of Manhattan in the United States House of Representatives for seven non-consecutive terms between 1887 and 1923. An outspoken proponent of progressive taxation and government intervention, Cockran frequently critiqued the unchecked nature of capitalist systems.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1854 to 1923 · aged 69
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