James D. Hodgson

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The official portrait of James D. Hodgson hangs in the Department of Labor
The official portrait of James D. Hodgson hangs in the Department of Labor

James Day Hodgson (born December 3, 1915, in Dawson, Minnesota) is an American politician.

During World War II, Hodgson served in the United States Navy. 1970-73 he served as United States Secretary of Labor, and 1974-1977 as Ambassador to Japan.

[edit] Publications

  • "American Senryu", The Japan Times, 1992 [a collection of senryu, short humorous poems similar to haiku.]

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Preceded by
George P. Shultz		 United States Secretary of Labor
1970—1973		 Succeeded by
Peter J. Brennan
Preceded by
Robert Stephen Ingersoll		 U.S. Ambassador to Japan
1974 – 1977		 Succeeded by
Mike Mansfield
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