Frank H. Hitchcock

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Frank H. Hitchcock

18th Chair of the Republican National Committee
In office
1908 – 1909
Preceded by Harry S. New
Succeeded by John F. Hill
Born October 5, 1867
Amherst, Ohio
Died August 25, 1935
Death location unknown

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

Preceded by
Harry S. New
Chairman of the Republican National Committee
1908-1909
Succeeded by
John F. Hill
Preceded by
George von Lengerke Meyer
United States Postmaster General
19091913
Succeeded by
Albert S. Burleson