Paul Morton
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Paul Morton (22 May, 1857 – 19 February, 1911) served as the thirty-sixth Secretary of the Navy from 1904 through 1905.
Life & Career
A former vice president of the Sante Fe Railroad, Morton was Secretary of the Navy for less than a year before he was forced to resign to avoid scandal when it was found that the Santa Fe had given illegal rebates during his vice presidency. President Roosevelt was insistent that Morton himself was unaware of any improprieties.
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| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by William H. Moody |
Secretary of the Navy 1 Jul, 1904 – 30 Jun, 1905 |
Succeeded by Charles J. Bonaparte |
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