What kind of lawyer was Stimson before entering politics?
Environmental lawyer
Labor lawyer
Corporate lawyer
Wall Street Lawyer
Answer
Henry Lewis Stimson was a Wall Street lawyer before he entered politics. He was a member of the Republican Party and served as Secretary of War under Presidents Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt. He also served as Secretary of State under President Roosevelt and was the principal architect of the Stimson Doctrine, which declared that the United States would not recognize any territorial acquisitions made by force.
From Lawyer to Statesman: Unveiling the Legacy of Henry L. Stimson
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