Henry Cabot Lodge
American Republican Senator and historian (1850–1924)
Born | Beverly, Massachusetts, U.S. | May 12, 1850,
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Died | November 9, 1924Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. | (aged 74),
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Political party | Republican |
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Spouse(s) | Anna Cabot Mills Davis |
Children | 3, including George Cabot Lodge |
Education | Harvard University (BA, LLB, PhD) |
Henry Cabot Lodge (May 12, 1850 – November 9, 1924) was an American Republican politician, historian, and Senator from Massachusetts. He is best known for his positions on foreign policy, particularly his opposition to the League of Nations following World War I.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Lodge was born in Beverly, Massachusetts, into the prominent Cabot family. He attended Harvard University, where he earned a BA in 1871, a LLB in 1874, and a PhD in 1876. His doctoral dissertation was on the history of the American colonies.
Political Career[edit | edit source]
Lodge began his political career in the Massachusetts House of Representatives before being elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1887, representing Massachusetts's 6th congressional district. In 1893, he was elected to the United States Senate, where he served until his death in 1924.
Foreign Policy[edit | edit source]
Lodge was a staunch advocate of American imperialism and supported the Spanish-American War. He was a key figure in the annexation of the Philippines and the construction of the Panama Canal. However, he is most famous for his opposition to the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations, which he believed would compromise American sovereignty.
Domestic Policy[edit | edit source]
Domestically, Lodge supported progressive reforms such as the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act. He was also a proponent of civil service reform and worked to reduce corruption in government.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Lodge married Anna Cabot Mills Davis in 1871, and they had three children, including the poet George Cabot Lodge. He was a member of several historical societies and authored numerous books on American history and politics.
Death and Legacy[edit | edit source]
Lodge died on November 9, 1924, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He is remembered as a significant figure in American politics, particularly for his influence on foreign policy and his role in shaping the Republican Party's platform in the early 20th century.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- League of Nations
- Treaty of Versailles
- Spanish-American War
- Panama Canal
- Pure Food and Drug Act
- Meat Inspection Act
- George Cabot Lodge
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