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{{Infobox person
| name = Charles Evans Hughes
| name = Charles Evans Hughes
| image = Charles Evans Hughes cph.3b19800.jpg
| image = Charles Evans Hughes cph.3b20007.jpg
| order = 11th
| caption = Charles Evans Hughes
| office = Chief Justice of the United States
| term_start = February 24, 1930
| term_end = June 30, 1941
| nominator = Herbert Hoover
| predecessor = William Howard Taft
| successor = Harlan F. Stone
| order2 = 44th
| office2 = United States Secretary of State
| term_start2 = March 5, 1921
| term_end2 = March 4, 1925
| president2 = Warren G. Harding
| Calvin Coolidge
| predecessor2 = Bainbridge Colby
| successor2 = Frank B. Kellogg
| order3 = 36th
| office3 = Governor of New York
| term_start3 = January 1, 1907
| term_end3 = October 6, 1910
| lieutenant3 = Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler
| Horace White
| predecessor3 = Frank W. Higgins
| successor3 = Horace White
| birth_date = {{birth date|1862|4|11}}
| birth_date = {{birth date|1862|4|11}}
| birth_place = [[Glens Falls, New York]], U.S.
| birth_place = Glens Falls, New York, U.S.
| death_date = {{death date and age|1948|8|27|1862|4|11}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|1948|8|27|1862|4|11}}
| death_place = [[Osterville, Massachusetts]], U.S.
| death_place = Osterville, Massachusetts, U.S.
| party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| nationality = American
| spouse = Antoinette Carter
| occupation = Politician, Lawyer, Jurist
| children = 4, including Charles Jr. and Elizabeth
| known_for = Chief Justice of the United States, Governor of New York
| education = [[Brown University]] (BA)
| alma_mater = [[Columbia Law School]]
| signature = Charles Evans Hughes Signature.svg
}}
}}


'''Charles Evans Hughes''' (April 11, 1862 – August 27, 1948) was an American statesman, lawyer, and Republican politician from [[New York (state)|New York]]. He served as the 11th [[Chief Justice of the United States]] from 1930 to 1941, the 44th [[United States Secretary of State]] from 1921 to 1925, and the 36th [[Governor of New York]] from 1907 to 1910. He was the Republican nominee in the [[1916 United States presidential election]], losing narrowly to [[Woodrow Wilson]].
'''Charles Evans Hughes''' (April 11, 1862 – August 27, 1948) was an American statesman, politician, and jurist who served as the [[Chief Justice of the United States]] and the [[Governor of New York]].


== Early Life and Education ==
== Early Life and Education ==
Hughes was born in [[Glens Falls, New York]], to Mary Catherine (née Connelly) and David Charles Hughes, a Baptist minister. He attended [[Madison University]] (now [[Colgate University]]) and later transferred to [[Brown University]], where he graduated in 1881. He then attended [[Columbia Law School]], graduating in 1884.
Hughes was born in [[Glens Falls, New York]], to a Welsh immigrant family. He attended [[Brown University]], where he graduated in 1881, and then went on to study law at [[Columbia Law School]].
 
== Legal Career ==
After graduating from law school, Hughes began practicing law in New York City. He gained national recognition for his role in investigating the insurance industry in New York, which led to significant reforms.


== Political Career ==
== Political Career ==
=== Governor of New York ===
Hughes began his political career as the [[Governor of New York]] from 1907 to 1910. He was known for his progressive reforms and efforts to combat corruption.
Hughes was elected Governor of New York in 1906 and served from 1907 to 1910. During his tenure, he implemented several progressive reforms, including labor laws and public utility regulation.


=== United States Secretary of State ===
=== Presidential Campaign ===
Hughes served as the United States Secretary of State under Presidents [[Warren G. Harding]] and [[Calvin Coolidge]] from 1921 to 1925. He played a key role in the [[Washington Naval Conference]], which aimed to prevent an arms race by limiting naval construction.
In 1916, Hughes was the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] candidate for [[President of the United States]], narrowly losing to [[Woodrow Wilson]].


=== Chief Justice of the United States ===
== Judicial Career ==
In 1930, Hughes was appointed Chief Justice of the United States by President [[Herbert Hoover]]. He served in this role until 1941, overseeing significant cases during the [[Great Depression]] and the early years of [[World War II]].
Hughes served as an [[Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States]] from 1910 to 1916. He later became the [[Chief Justice of the United States]] from 1930 to 1941, where he presided over several important cases during the [[New Deal]] era.


== Personal Life ==
== Legacy ==
Hughes married Antoinette Carter in 1888, and they had four children. He was known for his strong work ethic and integrity.
Hughes is remembered for his contributions to American law and politics, particularly his leadership on the Supreme Court during a time of significant change.


== Death ==
== See Also ==
Charles Evans Hughes died on August 27, 1948, in [[Osterville, Massachusetts]].
* [[Supreme Court of the United States]]
* [[New Deal]]
* [[Republican Party (United States)]]


== Related Pages ==
== References ==
* [[Chief Justice of the United States]]
* "Charles Evans Hughes." Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved from [https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Evans-Hughes]
* [[United States Secretary of State]]
* "Charles Evans Hughes." History.com. Retrieved from [https://www.history.com/topics/us-government/charles-evans-hughes]
* [[Governor of New York]]
* [[1916 United States presidential election]]
* [[Washington Naval Conference]]
* [[Herbert Hoover]]
* [[Warren G. Harding]]
* [[Calvin Coolidge]]
* [[Woodrow Wilson]]


{{Chief Justices of the United States}}
== External Links ==
{{Governors of New York}}
* [https://www.oyez.org/justices/charles_e_hughes Oyez: Charles Evans Hughes]
{{Secretaries of State of the United States}}
* [https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/biographies.aspx#CharlesEHughes Supreme Court of the United States: Charles Evans Hughes]
{{Republican Party presidential nominees}}
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Revision as of 21:40, 27 December 2024


Charles Evans Hughes (April 11, 1862 – August 27, 1948) was an American statesman, politician, and jurist who served as the Chief Justice of the United States and the Governor of New York.

Early Life and Education

Hughes was born in Glens Falls, New York, to a Welsh immigrant family. He attended Brown University, where he graduated in 1881, and then went on to study law at Columbia Law School.

Political Career

Hughes began his political career as the Governor of New York from 1907 to 1910. He was known for his progressive reforms and efforts to combat corruption.

Presidential Campaign

In 1916, Hughes was the Republican candidate for President of the United States, narrowly losing to Woodrow Wilson.

Judicial Career

Hughes served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1910 to 1916. He later became the Chief Justice of the United States from 1930 to 1941, where he presided over several important cases during the New Deal era.

Legacy

Hughes is remembered for his contributions to American law and politics, particularly his leadership on the Supreme Court during a time of significant change.

See Also

References

  • "Charles Evans Hughes." Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved from [1]
  • "Charles Evans Hughes." History.com. Retrieved from [2]

External Links

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