William Alden Smith | |
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United States Senator from Michigan | |
In office February 9, 1907 – March 3, 1919 | |
Preceded by | Russell A. Alger |
Succeeded by | Truman H. Newberry |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1895 – February 9, 1907 | |
Preceded by | George F. Richardson |
Succeeded by | Gerrit J. Diekema |
Personal details | |
Born | Dowagiac, Michigan, U.S. | May 12, 1859
Died | October 11, 1932 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. | (aged 73)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Nancy Alice Osterhout |
Children | William Alden Smith, Jr. |
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William Alden Smith (May 12, 1859 – October 11, 1932) was a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan. After the 1912 sinking of the Titanic, Smith chaired the Senate hearings into the disaster. His report led to major reforms in maritime safety.
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