The Memoirs of Cordell Hull, V2, Part 1

by Cordell Hull

The Memoirs Of Cordell Hull, V2, Part 1 is a book written by Cordell Hull, an American politician who served as the United States Secretary of State from 1933 to 1944. This book is the second volume of his memoirs and covers his life and career from 1907 to 1919.In this book, Hull provides a detailed account of his early life, his education, and his early political career. He also discusses his role in the passage of the Tariff Act of 1909, which was a significant piece of legislation that had a major impact on American trade policy.Hull also talks about his experiences as a member of Congress during World War I, including his work on the War Industries Board and his efforts to promote American participation in the League of Nations. He also discusses his work as a member of the U.S. delegation to the Paris Peace Conference in 1919, where he played a key role in negotiating the Treaty of Versailles.Overall, The Memoirs Of Cordell Hull, V2, Part 1 provides a fascinating insight into the life and career of one of America's most influential politicians. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American politics, history, or diplomacy.This is a new release of the original 1948 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

498 pages, Hardcover

Published October 27, 2013

About the author

Cordell Hull was an American politician from the U.S. state of Tennessee. He is best known as the longest serving Secretary of State, holding the position for 11 years (1933–1944) in the administration of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt during much of World War II. Hull received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1945 for his role in establishing the United Nations, and was referred to by President Roosevelt as the "Father of the United Nations."