Frank H. Hitchcock

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44th United States Postmaster General
Frank Harris Hitchcock

In office March 5, 1909 – March 4, 1913
Preceded by	George von L. Meyer
Succeeded by	Albert S. Burleson

Born	October 5, 1867(1867-10-05) Amherst, Ohio, U.S.
Died	August 25, 1935 (aged 67) U.S.
Political party	Republican
Profession	Politician

Frank Harris Hitchcock (October 5, 1867 – August 25, 1935), was chairman of Republican National Committee from 1908 to 1909.

Hitchcock with Coleman du Pont

He was then Postmaster General of the United States under President William Howard Taft from 1909 to 1913. He is credited with establishing the first U.S. airmail service. As Postmaster General, he made prosecution of mail fraud a top priority, and led a major crackdown on people using the mails to sell shares in worthless companies.[1]

Political offices
Preceded by George von L. Meyer	United States Postmaster General March 5, 1909 – March 4, 1913	Succeeded by Albert S. Burleson
Party political offices
Preceded by Harry S. New	Chairman of the Republican National Committee 1908 – 1909	Succeeded by John F. Hill

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