US Congressman, Presidential Cabinet Secretary. He was elected as a Democrat to represent Texas' 9th and 10th Congressional Districts in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1899 until his resignation in 1913 to accept the appointment of United States Postmaster General. He served as Postmaster General during the administrations of President Woodrow Wilson, serving from 1913 to 1921.
You made a great contribution to our wonderful country. RIP. You served with my grandfather, D.F. Houston, in Wilson's cabinet. -
Helen Adair Patton Cawyer Added: Aug. 30, 2011
(3.4 after 24 votes)
