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Cannon,Joseph Gurney

Cannon,Joseph Gurney
Cannon, Joseph Gurney. Known as “Uncle Joe.” 1836-1926.
American politician who as Republican speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (1903-1911) was known for his strongly partisan and autocratic use of authority.

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  • Cannon, Joseph (Gurney) — born May 7, 1836, Guilford county, N.C., U.S. died Nov. 12, 1926, Danville, Ill. U.S. politician. He began practicing law in Illinois in 1859. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1872, he served 46 years (1873–91, 1893–1913, 1915–23) …   Universalium

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