by Charles Evans Hughes
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Charles Evans Hughes (1862 – 1948) was an American statesman and jurist who served as the 11th Secretary of State of the United States. Hughes had a distinguished legal career before entering politics. He attended Columbia Law School and later became a prominent attorney and legal scholar. He gained national attention as a young lawyer during his work on several important cases, including the investigation of utility companies and the prosecution of corrupt political figures.
In 1906, Hughes was appointed as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, a position he held until 1916. At that time, he resigned from the Supreme Court to run as the Republican candidate for President of the United States. He narrowly lost the election to the incumbent, President Woodrow Wilson. However, Hughes’s campaign demonstrated his popularity and broad appeal.
Following his presidential campaign, Hughes served as Secretary of State under President Warren G. Harding from 1921 to 1925. As Secretary of State, he advocated for disarmament and worked to improve international relations in the aftermath of World War I. He played a significant role in negotiating the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922, which aimed to limit the naval arms race among major world powers. After leaving public office, Hughes returned to private legal practice and continued to be involved in various public causes. He was a vocal advocate for civil rights, and he played a significant role in promoting legal and social reforms throughout his career.
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