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Henry Agard Wallace (October 7, 1888 – November 18, 1965) was an American politician, journalist, farmer, and businessman who served as the 33rd vice president of the United States, from 1941 to 1945, under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. He served as the 11th U.S. secretary of agriculture and the 10th U.S. secretary of commerce.
May 24, 2024 · Henry A. Wallace (born Oct. 7, 1888, Adair county, Iowa, U.S.—died Nov. 18, 1965, Danbury, Conn.) was the 33rd vice president of the United States (1941–45) in the Democratic administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt. He epitomized the “common man” philosophy of the New Deal Democratic Party.
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A book by Benn Steil that challenges the conventional view of Wallace as a progressive hero and exposes his pro-Soviet policies and blindness. Based on new archival evidence, the book reveals how Wallace's interventions abroad helped the Kremlin to expand its influence and undermine the West.
Learn about Henry Wallace, a progressive leader who advocated for agricultural reforms, food assistance, and peace during the New Deal and World War II. He ran for President in 1948 under the Progressive Party.
Henry A. Wallace was a prominent agricultural leader and a loyal ally of Franklin Roosevelt. He served as secretary of agriculture, vice president, and Commerce secretary, but lost his position and political support due to his liberal views and his favorable impression of the Soviet Union.
Wallace, father Henry C, grandfather Henry, and infant son Henry B 1904 15-year-old Wallace researches and disproves the universally accepted theory that the most attractive corn ears produced the highest yield.
Feb 22, 2019 · Abstract. In his third term, Roosevelt appointed Vice President Henry A. Wallace to Chair the Board of Economic Warfare. Conflicts soon arose with Secretaries Jessie Jones and Cordell Hull. An ailing Roosevelt replaced Wallace by Leo Crowley and adopted a bipartisan policy to win the war.
