In what year did Cordell Hull start serving in the House of Representatives?
1917
1910
1920
1925
Answer
Cordell Hull first entered the House of Representatives in 1917, representing Tennessee. He served in Congress for 12 terms, until 1921 and again from 1923 to 1931, before being appointed as Secretary of State under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Hull played a crucial role in shaping American foreign policy during the Great Depression and World War II, promoting international cooperation and advocating for the establishment of the United Nations.
Cordell Hull: The Father of the United Nations
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