James J. Davis
James John Davis (October 27, 1873 – November 22, 1947) was a Welsh-born American businessman, author and Republican Party politician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He served as U.S. Secretary of Labor and represented Pennsylvania in the United States Senate. He was also known by the nicknames of the "Iron Puddler" and "Puddler Jim."
James Davis | |
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| United States Senator from Pennsylvania | |
| In office December 2, 1930 – January 3, 1945 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Grundy |
| Succeeded by | Francis Myers |
| 2nd United States Secretary of Labor | |
| In office March 5, 1921 – November 30, 1930 | |
| President | Warren G. Harding Calvin Coolidge Herbert Hoover |
| Preceded by | William Wilson |
| Succeeded by | William Doak |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James John Davies October 27, 1873 Tredegar, Wales |
| Died | November 22, 1947 (aged 74) Takoma Park, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jean Rodenbaugh |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Sharon Business School |
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