Ralph H. Cameron, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetRalph H. Cameron
American politician
Date of Birth: 21-Oct-1863
Place of Birth: Southport, Maine, United States
Date of Death: 12-Feb-1953
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Ralph H. Cameron
- Ralph Henry Cameron (October 21, 1863 – February 12, 1953) was an American businessman, prospector and politician who served as both Arizona Territory's Delegate to Congress and as an Arizona United States Senator.
- As a Territorial delegate, he saw Arizona achieve statehood in 1912.
- Cameron's greatest achievement in the US Senate was authorization for the Coolidge Dam.On the business front, Cameron was active early in efforts to develop the Grand Canyon.
- Toward this end he often used his political influence to help his business interests.
- Popular among residents of northern Arizona for much of his political career, his fortunes changed after he reached the U.S.
- Senate and voters began to view his actions as self-serving.
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