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Elihu Root

(1845–1937) Politician United States

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Elihu Root was a politician from the United States, best known for Experiments in government and the essentials of the Constitution.

Quick Facts About Elihu Root

Born
February 15, 1845
Died
February 7, 1937
Nationality
United States
Profession
Politician
Notable works
Experiments in government and the essentials of the Constitution
Spouse
Clara Frances Wales

About Elihu Root

Elihu Root was an American lawyer, Republican politician, and statesman who served as the 41st United States Secretary of War under presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt and the 38th United States Secretary of State, also under Roosevelt. In both positions as well as a long legal career, he pioneered the American practice of international law. Root is sometimes considered the prototype of the 20th-century political "wise man", advising presidents on a range of foreign and domestic issues. He also served as a United States Senator from New York and received the 1912 Nobel Peace Prize.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Nobel Peace Prize Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown Fellow of the American Statistical Association Honorary doctor of Leiden University doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris

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