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U.S. Vice Presidents: John N. Garner

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John N Garner

(1868-1967)

Джон Гарнер — Вікіпедія

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Occupation

U.S. 32nd Vice President

(March 4, 1933 - January 20, 1941)

39th speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

(December 7, 1931 - March 3, 1933)

House Minority Leader

(March 4, 1929 - March 3, 1931)

Leader of the House of democratic Caucus

(March4, 1929 - March3, 1933)

Member of the U.S. house of Representatives from Texas's 15th district

(March 4, 1903 - January 13, 1903)

Date of Birth November 22, 1868
Date of Death November 7, 1967
Place of Birth Red River County, Fifth Military District 
Place of Death Uvalde, Texas
Education

Vanderbilt University

Nicknames "Cactus Jack"
Parents

Sarah Guest

John Nance Garner II

Spouse Mariette Rheiner
Political Party

Democratic

Number of Children One

Did You Know?

Vice President Garner...

  • ...was selected as President Roosevelt's running mate.
  • ...used his convincing skills in the passing of many important bills.
  • ...supported the graduated income tax and the Federal Reserve System.

Biography

John Nance Garner III known among his contemporaries as "Cactus Jack", was an American Democratic politician and lawyer from Texas. He was the 32nd vice president of the United States, serving from 1933 to 1941. He was also the 39th speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1931 to 1933. Along with Schuyler Colfax, Garner is one of only two individuals to serve as both vice president of the United States and speaker of the United States House of Representatives.

Quotes

He famously described the vice presidency as being "not worth a bucket of warm piss" (For many years, this quote was bowdlerized as "warm spit".)

- John N. Garner

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