Henry A. Wallace
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Henry A. Wallace
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| In office January 20, 1941 – January 20, 1945 |
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| President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | John Nance Garner |
| Succeeded by | Harry S. Truman |
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| In office March 4, 1933 – September 4, 1940 |
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| President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Arthur M. Hyde |
| Succeeded by | Claude R. Wickard |
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| In office March 2, 1945 – September 20, 1946 |
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| President | Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | Jesse Holman Jones |
| Succeeded by | W. Averell Harriman |
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| Assumed office November 2, 1948 |
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| Born | October 7, 1888 Orient, Iowa |
| Died | November 18, 1965 (aged 77) Danbury, Connecticut |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ilo Browne |
| Alma mater | Iowa State University |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
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| Election date November 2, 1948 |
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| Running mate | Glen H. Taylor |
| Opponent(s) | Harry S. Truman (D) Thomas E. Dewey (R) Strom Thurmond (Dixiecrat) |
| Incumbent | Harry S. Truman (D) |
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| Political party | Progressive |
Henry Agard Wallace (October 7, 1888 – November 18, 1965) was the 33rd Vice President of the United States (1941–45). He was also the eleventh Secretary of Agriculture (1933–40). In addition, he was the tenth Secretary of Commerce (1945–46).
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United States Secretary of Agriculture Served under: Franklin D. Roosevelt March 4, 1933–September 4, 1940 |
Succeeded by Claude R. Wickard |
| Preceded by John Nance Garner |
Vice President of the United States Served under: Franklin D. Roosevelt January 20, 1941–January 20, 1945 |
Succeeded by Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by Jesse Holman Jones |
United States Secretary of Commerce Served under: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman March 2, 1945–September 20, 1946 |
Succeeded by W. Averell Harriman |
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| Preceded by John Nance Garner |
Democratic Party Vice Presidential nominee 1940 (won) |
Succeeded by Harry S. Truman |
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Progressive Party Presidential nominee 1948 (4th) |
Succeeded by Vincent Hallinan |
| Preceded by Franklin D. Roosevelt |
American Labor Party Presidential nominee 1948 (4th) |
Succeeded by Vincent Hallinan |
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