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    William Franklin Knox (January 1, 1874 – April 28, 1944) was an American politician, soldier, newspaper editor, and publisher. He was the Republican vice presidential candidate in 1936 and Secretary of the Navy under Franklin D. Roosevelt during most of World War II.

  2. Jul 21, 2024 · The 22nd Amendment was passed soon afterward that would limit presidents to only serving two terms or 10 years. Below is a list of presidents and vice presidents and their parties, plus links to their biographies and their terms in office.

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    2009-2017
    Richard Cheney
    Republican
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  3. Ill with tuberculosis and recovering in Cuba on Inauguration Day in 1853, William R. King, by an Act of Congress, was allowed to take the oath outside the United States. He is the only vice president to take his oath of office in a foreign country.

  4. In 1936 Knox was nominated for the vice presidency by the Republican convention on the ticket headed by Alfred M. Landon. In July 1940 President F.D. Roosevelt appointed him secretary of the navy, a post he held until his death.

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  5. See the main article: Vice President of the United States. The following is a list of vice presidents of the United States. Vice presidency [ a ] Vice President. Party [ b ] Election. President. 1. April 21, 1789 [ c ] – March 4, 1797.

  6. Mar 1, 2024 · William Franklin “Frank” Knox (January 1, 1874 – April 28, 1944) was the Secretary of the Navy under Franklin D. Roosevelt during most of World War II. He was also the Republican vice presidential candidate in 1936.

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  8. Served in U.S. Army during World War I. 1920: Chairman of New Hampshire Delegation, Republican National Convention. 1922-1924: Chairman, State Publicity Committee of New Hampshire. 1932: Chairman, National Campaign to Combat Hoarding. 1936: Republican Nominee for Vice President of the United States.

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