Thomas Marshall:
A Vice Presidential Unit

Thomas Riley Marshall was the twenty-eighth vice president of the United States of America. Born March 14, 1854 in North Manchester, Indiana and passed away June 1, 1925. His vice presidential term lasted from 1913-1921 serving under Woodrow Wilson. Thomas R. Marshall, a well known lawyer, politician, and author was often described as more of a president than the actual president of the time Woodrow Wilson. Thomas R. Marshall early on in his life was constantly moving in attempts to find an outdoor cure to his mother’s tuberculosis, and often times never spent more than a few months in a city before having to move. Making it relatively difficult for him to acquire good social skills, but finally settled in Princeton, Indiana where he attended public school until age 15 when he was admitted into Wabash College undeclared and undecided in what field of study he wanted to pick up. However, towards the end of his college career he decided to study law, which led to his 1904 election of Democratic Central Committee. His political career did not stop there, as he became a well-known politically for serving as a governor and congressman, his greatest achievement was his election in 1912. His vice presidency was not an easy task however, as having opposing viewpoints to the president, he often had to investigate decisions and tactics regarding the U.S. presidency as Woodrow Wilson hid most information from him, in fear that he would assume presidency. Vice presidency led into WWI where he agreed with Woodrow on many points, but was reluctant to engage in declaring war. Thomas R. Marshall was respected by many politicians and was long missed when he passed away June 1, 1925.

Political Party: Democratic
President: William Woodrow Wilson
Family Members: Martha Patterson- Mother

Trivia Questions:
1) Where did Marshall open his own law practice after his vice presidency?
Indianapolis

2) What was Marshall’s humorous memoir that he wrote entitled??
Recollections

3) 3) What religion did Marshall follow and practice?
Presbyterianism

Of Note:
• His resting place is located in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana
• Marshall was known to be a humorous individual, but often got him into trouble.
• His famous joke was “What this country needs is a really good five-cent cigar", which was said during a senate debate.





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