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Benjamin Franklin Tracy (* 26. April 1830 in Apalachin, New York; † 6. August 1915 im Tioga County, New York) war ein US-amerikanischer Jurist und Politiker ( Republikanische Partei ), der dem Kabinett von Präsident Benjamin Harrison als Marineminister angehörte.
Benjamin Franklin Tracy (April 26, 1830 – August 6, 1915) was a United States political figure who served as Secretary of the Navy from 1889 through 1893, during the administration of U.S. President Benjamin Harrison.
Benjamin F. Tracy (born Apr. 26, 1830, near Owego, N.Y., U.S.—died Aug. 6, 1915, New York City) was the U.S. secretary of the Navy (1889–93) who played a major role in the rebuilding and modernization of the U.S. fleet.
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During his tenure, Tracy called for a powerful “two-ocean navy” that could win battles easily. Following his four years in the cabinet, Tracy served as counsel for Venezuela, made a failed bid to become the mayor of New York, and joined a New York law firm. Benjamin Franklin Tracy died in 1915.
Research source materials relating to the life and career of Benjamin F. Tracy, Secretary of the Navy, 1889–1893, for the work entitled Benjamin F. Tracy, Father of the American Fighting Navy. Materials include Xeroxed copies, holograph and typewritten notes from the National Archives, Navy Department Archives and Library of Congress relating ...
Research source materials relating to the life and career of Benjamin F. Tracy, Secretary of the Navy, 1889–1893, for the work entitled Benjamin F. Tracy, Father of the American Fighting Navy.
Benjamin Franklin Tracy. BORN: April 26, 1830; Oswego, New York. DIED: August 6, 1915 (age 85) New York, New York. POLITICAL PARTY: Republican. HIGHLIGHTS: 1851: Admitted to the Bar 1853-1859: District Attorney; Tiago County, New York 1862-1865: Served in Union Army 1862: Member, New York State Assembly 1866-1873: U.S. District Attorney ...
