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Garret Augustus Hobart (June 3, 1844 – November 21, 1899) was the 24th vice president of the United States, serving from 1897 until his death in 1899, under President William McKinley. A member of the Republican Party, Hobart was an influential New Jersey businessman, politician, and political operative prior to his vice presidency.
Garret A. Hobart was the 24th vice president of the United States (1897–99) in the Republican administration of Pres. William McKinley. Hobart was the son of Addison Willard Hobart, a schoolteacher, and Sophia Vandeveer.
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McKinley consulted Vice President Hobart far more regularly than prior Presidents and had a close working relationship with him. While he was not included in cabinet meetings, both McKinley and other cabinet members consulted with him freely on matters of policy.
Dec 4, 2017 · Garret Augustus Hobart (June 3, 1844- November 21, 1899) served only two years, from 1897-1899 as President William McKinley's Vice President. However, in that time he proved himself to be quite influential in his role, advising McKinley to have Congress declare war on Spain and being the deciding vote to take the Philippines as a US territory ...
Jan 30, 2024 · Garret Augustus Hobart (June 3, 1844 – November 21, 1899) was the 24th Vice President of the United States (1897–1899), serving under President William McKinley. He was the sixth American vice president to die in office. Hobart was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, on the Jersey Shore, and grew up in nearby Marlboro.
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- June 3, 1844
- Esther "Jennie" Jane Hobart
- November 21, 1899
Garret Hobart. (Vice President of the United States (1897-99)) Garret Hobart served as the 24th Vice President of the United States, under President William McKinley. Born in a family of clergymen, Hobart started off as a corporate lawyer.
Garret Hobart was the 24th Vice President of the United States. While he was only in office for two years, serving from 1897 until his death in 1899, he is credited with greatly expanding the role of vice president. Hobart earned the nickname, the “Assistant President,” by serving as a close adviser to President William McKinley and working ...
