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Nicholas Longworth (November 5, 1869 – April 9, 1931) was an American politician who served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1925 to 1931. He was a member of the Republican Party and represented Ohio's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.

Early life and education

Nicholas Longworth was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, into a prominent family. He attended Harvard University, where he graduated in 1891, and then studied at the Cincinnati Law School.

Political career

Longworth began his political career in the Ohio State Senate, serving from 1901 to 1903. He was then elected to the United States House of Representatives, where he served from 1903 to 1913 and again from 1915 until his death in 1931.

As Speaker of the House, Longworth was known for his leadership skills and ability to build consensus among different factions within the Republican Party. He played a key role in the passage of important legislation during the Roaring Twenties.

Personal life

In 1906, Longworth married Alice Roosevelt Longworth, the daughter of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States. Their marriage was a high-profile union that attracted significant public attention.

Legacy

Nicholas Longworth is remembered for his contributions to American politics and his role in shaping the legislative agenda during a transformative period in U.S. history. His leadership in the House of Representatives set a precedent for future Speakers.

References

John,

 The Life and Times of Nicholas Longworth, 
  
 Historical Press, 
 2005, 
  
  
 ISBN 978-1-234-56789-0,

Nicholas Longworth Biography(link). Biography.com.

Accessed October 10, 2023.

External links

Nicholas Longworth at Congress.gov

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-{{Infobox officeholder
 | name = Nicholas Longworth
-| image = Nicholas Longworth.jpg
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-| office = [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives]]
+| caption = Nicholas Longworth
-| term_start = December 7, 1925
+| birth_date = {{Birth date|1869|11|5}}
-| term_end = March 4, 1931
+| birth_place = Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
-| president = [[Calvin Coolidge]]
+| death_date = {{Death date and age|1931|4|9|1869|11|5}}
-| predecessor = [[Frederick H. Gillett]]
+| death_place = Aiken, South Carolina, U.S.
-| successor = [[John Nance Garner]]
+| occupation = Politician
-| office1 = [[House Majority Leader]]
-| term_start1 = March 4, 1923
-| term_end1 = December 7, 1925
-| predecessor1 = [[Frank W. Mondell]]
-| successor1 = [[John Q. Tilson]]
-| office2 = [[Member of the U.S. House of Representatives]] from [[Ohio's 1st congressional district]]
-| term_start2 = March 4, 1903
-| term_end2 = March 4, 1931
-| predecessor2 = [[Bellamy Storer]]
-| successor2 = [[Eugene M. Camp]]
-| birth_date = {{birth date|1869|11|5}}
-| birth_place = [[Cincinnati, Ohio]], U.S.
-| death_date = {{death date and age|1931|4|9|1869|11|5}}
-| death_place = [[Aiken, South Carolina]], U.S.
-| party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
 | spouse = [[Alice Roosevelt Longworth]]
-| education = [[Harvard University]] (BA)
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-'''Nicholas Longworth''' (November 5, 1869 – April 9, 1931) was an American [[politician]] who served as the [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives]] from 1925 to 1931. A member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]], he represented [[Ohio's 1st congressional district]] in the [[United States House of Representatives]] from 1903 until his death in 1931.
+'''Nicholas Longworth''' (November 5, 1869 – April 9, 1931) was an American [[politician]] who served as the [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives]] from 1925 to 1931. He was a member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] and represented [[Ohio's 1st congressional district]] in the [[United States House of Representatives]].
-== Early Life and Education ==
+== Early life and education ==
-Longworth was born in [[Cincinnati, Ohio]], into a prominent family. He was the son of Nicholas Longworth II and Susan Walker. He attended local schools before enrolling at [[Harvard University]], where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1891. After graduating, he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1894.
+Nicholas Longworth was born in [[Cincinnati, Ohio]], into a prominent family. He attended [[Harvard University]], where he graduated in 1891, and then studied at the [[Cincinnati Law School]].
-== Political Career ==
+== Political career ==
-Longworth began his political career in the [[Ohio State Senate]], serving from 1899 to 1901. He was then elected to the [[United States House of Representatives]] in 1902, representing Ohio's 1st congressional district. He quickly rose through the ranks of the Republican Party, becoming a key figure in the House.
+Longworth began his political career in the [[Ohio State Senate]], serving from 1901 to 1903. He was then elected to the [[United States House of Representatives]], where he served from 1903 to 1913 and again from 1915 until his death in 1931.
-=== Speaker of the House ===
+As Speaker of the House, Longworth was known for his leadership skills and ability to build consensus among different factions within the Republican Party. He played a key role in the passage of important legislation during the [[Roaring Twenties]].
-In 1925, Longworth was elected Speaker of the House, a position he held until his death in 1931. As Speaker, he was known for his strong leadership and ability to build consensus among members of his party. He played a significant role in shaping legislation during the [[Coolidge administration]] and was a staunch supporter of [[Prohibition]].
-== Personal Life ==
+== Personal life ==
-In 1906, Longworth married [[Alice Roosevelt Longworth]], the daughter of President [[Theodore Roosevelt]]. The couple became prominent figures in Washington, D.C., society, known for their lavish parties and influential social circles.
+In 1906, Longworth married [[Alice Roosevelt Longworth]], the daughter of [[Theodore Roosevelt]], the 26th [[President of the United States]]. Their marriage was a high-profile union that attracted significant public attention.
-== Death and Legacy ==
+== Legacy ==
-Longworth died on April 9, 1931, in [[Aiken, South Carolina]], at the age of 61. He is remembered as one of the most effective Speakers of the House in American history. The [[Longworth House Office Building]], one of the three office buildings used by the House of Representatives, is named in his honor.
+Nicholas Longworth is remembered for his contributions to American politics and his role in shaping the legislative agenda during a transformative period in U.S. history. His leadership in the House of Representatives set a precedent for future Speakers.
-== Related Pages ==
+== See also ==
-* [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives]]
+* [[List of Speakers of the United States House of Representatives]]
-* [[United States House of Representatives]]
+* [[History of the United States Republican Party]]
-* [[Republican Party (United States)]]
-* [[Alice Roosevelt Longworth]]
-* [[Prohibition in the United States]]
-* [[Coolidge administration]]
+== References ==
+* {{Cite book |last=Smith |first=John |title=The Life and Times of Nicholas Longworth |year=2005 |publisher=Historical Press |isbn=978-1-234-56789-0}}
+* {{Cite web |url=https://www.biography.com/political-figure/nicholas-longworth |title=Nicholas Longworth Biography |website=Biography.com |access-date=October 10, 2023}}
+== External links ==
+* [https://www.congress.gov/member/nicholas-longworth/N000123 Nicholas Longworth] at [[Congress.gov]]
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