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Along with [[Harry F. Byrd]], Glass initially supported some [[New Deal]] programs in the Senate though soon turned against them.<ref>[https://knoxfocus.com/archives/carter-glass-of-virginia/ Carter Glass of Virginia]. ''The Knoxville Focus''. Retrieved April 21, 2021.</ref> He backed the [[Tennessee Valley Authority]] in the early years of FDR's presidency as well as the [[Civilian Conservation Corps]],<ref>[https://scholarworks.umt.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2824&context=etd Civilian Conservation Corps in Virginia, 1933-1942]. ''University of Montana''. Retrieved April 22, 2021.</ref> which he would oppose a decade later. | Along with [[Harry F. Byrd]], Glass initially supported some [[New Deal]] programs in the Senate though soon turned against them.<ref>[https://knoxfocus.com/archives/carter-glass-of-virginia/ Carter Glass of Virginia]. ''The Knoxville Focus''. Retrieved April 21, 2021.</ref> He backed the [[Tennessee Valley Authority]] in the early years of FDR's presidency as well as the [[Civilian Conservation Corps]],<ref>[https://scholarworks.umt.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2824&context=etd Civilian Conservation Corps in Virginia, 1933-1942]. ''University of Montana''. Retrieved April 22, 2021.</ref> which he would oppose a decade later. | ||
| − | Despite endorsing [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] for re-election in 1936, he expressed his strong disdain towards the federal programs spearheaded by the president.<ref | + | Despite endorsing [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] for re-election in 1936, he expressed his strong disdain towards the federal programs spearheaded by the president.<ref name="Glass, Carter (1858–1946)"/> |
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Revision as of 13:41, April 22, 2021
| Carter Glass | |
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| Former U.S. Senator from Virginia From: February 2, 1920 – May 28, 1946 | |
| Predecessor | Thomas S. Martin |
| Successor | Thomas G. Burch |
| 47th United States Secretary of the Treasury From: December 16, 1918 – February 1, 1920 | |
| President | Woodrow Wilson |
| Predecessor | William McAdoo |
| Successor | David F. Houston |
| U.S. Representative from Virginia's 6th Congressional District From: November 4, 1902 – December 16, 1918 | |
| Predecessor | Peter J. Otey |
| Successor | James P. Woods |
| State Senator from Virginia's 20th District From: December 6, 1899 – November 4, 1902 | |
| Predecessor | Adam Clement |
| Successor | Dan P. Halsey |
| Information | |
| Party | Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | Aurelia McDearmon Caldwell (died 1937) Mary Scott |
Carter Glass (January 4, 1858 – May 28, 1946) was a progressive segregationist Democrat from Virginia who served as a United States senator and Secretary of the Treasury under President Woodrow Wilson. He was also a fiscal conservative who allied with Harry F. Byrd in opposing most of the New Deal.
Glass is mostly known for his role in addressing banking and the establishment of the Federal Reserve.[1]
U.S. Senate
Glass supported Franklin D. Roosevelt for president in the 1932 election.[2]
Along with Harry F. Byrd, Glass initially supported some New Deal programs in the Senate though soon turned against them.[3] He backed the Tennessee Valley Authority in the early years of FDR's presidency as well as the Civilian Conservation Corps,[4] which he would oppose a decade later.
Despite endorsing Franklin D. Roosevelt for re-election in 1936, he expressed his strong disdain towards the federal programs spearheaded by the president.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Glass, Carter. encylopedia.com. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Glass, Carter (1858–1946). Encyclopedia Virginia. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ↑ Carter Glass of Virginia. The Knoxville Focus. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ↑ Civilian Conservation Corps in Virginia, 1933-1942. University of Montana. Retrieved April 22, 2021.