Garret Hobart
Garret Augustus Hobart (June 3, 1844 – November 21, 1899) was the 24th vice president of the United States from 1897 until his death in 1899. He was the sixth vice president to die in office. Before becoming vice president, Hobart was a well-known New Jersey businessman and politicial operative.
Garret Hobart | |
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24th Vice President of the United States | |
In office March 4, 1897 – November 21, 1899 | |
President | William McKinley |
Preceded by | Adlai E. Stevenson |
Succeeded by | Theodore Roosevelt |
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Born | Garret Augustus Hobart June 3, 1844 Long Branch, New Jersey |
Died | November 21, 1899 Paterson, New Jersey | (aged 55)
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Jennie Tuttle Hobart (1869–1899, survived as widow) |
Relations | George S. Hobart (nephew) |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | Rutgers College |
Profession | Lawyer |
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Nickname(s) | Gus |
Garret Hobart Media
Paterson lawyer Socrates Tuttle, who both taught Hobart the law and helped advance his political career
"Pioneer Cleveland": Puck magazine cartoon showing the Republicans following the path of the gold standard which President Grover Cleveland (right) has blazed. Hobart, in black coat just left of center, wears a campaign ribbon with his name on it, and walks between McKinley and former president Benjamin Harrison (with gray hat).
Film of the 1897 inauguration with later audio commentary. Hobart is shown, and commented on briefly, beginning at 0:38 mark.
Mausoleum of Garret and Jennie Hobart, Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson. Erected 1902.[1]
Statue of Garret Hobart by Philip Martiny, Paterson