Did Elihu Root serve in the United States Senate?
No, he only served in the House of Representatives
Yes, he did
No, he never served in Congress
Yes, but only as a Deputy Senator
Answer
Yes, Elihu Root did serve in the United States Senate. He was a Republican senator from New York from 1909 to 1915. He was also the Secretary of War from 1899 to 1904 and the Secretary of State from 1905 to 1909. Root was a prominent figure in the Republican Party and a key player in American foreign policy during the early 20th century.
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