Rogers Morton

Rogers Clark Ballard Morton (September 19, 1914 – April 19, 1979) was a U.S. Republican political figure.

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September 19 - 1914 - April 19 - 1979 - U.S. - Republican - Political figure

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Morton was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He graduated from Yale University in 1937.

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Louisville, Kentucky - Yale University - 1937

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During World War II, Morton served in the United States Army reaching the rank of captain.

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World War II - United States Army

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Morton was elected to the U.S. Congress, serving Maryland from 1963 - 1971.

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U.S. Congress - Maryland - 1963 - 1971

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He was the chairman of Republican National Committee between 1969 and 1971. He was the Secretary of the Interior between 1971 and 1975. Finally, he was the Secretary of Commerce in 1975.

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Chairman - Republican National Committee - 1969 - 1971 - Secretary of the Interior - 1975 - Secretary of Commerce

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Morton died in Easton, Maryland in 1979.

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His brother, Thruston B. Morton, was also chairman of the Republican National Committee.

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Thruston B. Morton - Republican National Committee

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