Franklin Knight Lane
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Franklin Knight Lane was an American progressive politician from California. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as United States Secretary of the Interior from 1913 to 1920. He also served as
Portrait c. 1913–1920
Plaque erected near Lane's birthplace, DeSable, Prince Edward Island
1898 election poster for Lane
Commissioner Lane in Chicago, 1909
The United States secretary of the interior is the head of the United States Department of the Interior. The secretary and the Department of the Interior are responsible for the management and conserv
Franklin Knight Lane
…Knight Lane (July 15, 1864 – May 18, 1921) was an American progressive politician from California. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as United States Secretary of the Interior from 1913 to 1920. He also served as a commissioner of the Interstate Commerce Commission, and was the Democratic nominee for Governor of California…
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