Franklin Knight Lane

Franklin Knight Lane

(1864–1921) lawyer United States

11 quotes in 133 categories

Franklin Knight Lane (1864–1921) was a United States lawyer.

About Franklin Knight Lane

Franklin Knight Lane was an American progressive politician from California. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as United States Secretary of the Interior from 1913 to 1920. He also served as a commissioner of the Interstate Commerce Commission, and was the Democratic nominee for Governor of California in 1902, losing a narrow race in what was then a heavily Republican state.

Notable works:

The letters of Franklin K. Lane

Awards:

Person of National Historic Significance

All Franklin Knight Lane Quotes

Browse Franklin Knight Lane Quotes by Category