William Alden Smith, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

William Alden Smith

American politician

Date of Birth: 12-May-1859

Place of Birth: Dowagiac, Michigan, United States

Date of Death: 11-Oct-1932

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About William Alden Smith

  • William Alden Smith (May 12, 1859 – October 11, 1932) was a U.S.
  • Representative and U.S.
  • Senator from the state of Michigan.
  • After the 1912 sinking of the Titanic, Smith chaired the Senate hearings into the disaster.
  • The audience was somewhat amused at his questions, which appeared to reveal great ignorance of the shipping world, though he claimed he was wanting simple answers for the benefit of the public.
  • His report led to major reforms in maritime safety.

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