Harry B. Hawes
Harry Bartow Hawes (November 15, 1869 – July 31, 1947) was an American lawyer, conservationist, and politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House and Senate from Missouri. Hawes is best known for the Hare–Hawes–Cutting Act, the first U.S. law granting independence to the Philippines, and for earlier work assisting the Republic of Hawaii become a U.S. territory.
Harry Bartow Hawes | |
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| United States Senator from Missouri | |
| In office December 6, 1926 – February 3, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | George H. Williams |
| Succeeded by | Joel B. Clark |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 11th district | |
| In office March 4, 1921 – October 15, 1926 | |
| Preceded by | William L. Igoe |
| Succeeded by | John J. Cochran |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives | |
| In office 1916–1917 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 15, 1869 Covington, Kentucky |
| Died | July 31, 1947 (aged 77) Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Washington University in St. Louis |
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