Joshua W. Alexander

Joshua Willis Alexander

Joshua Willis Alexander (January 22, 1852– February 27, 1936) was United States Secretary of Commerce from December 16, 1919 - March 4, 1921 in the administration of President Woodrow Wilson. He was born in Ohio, but later moved to Gallatin, Missouri, where he engaged in local politics and business, eventually becoming a judge. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri from 1907 until his resignation to become commerce secretary in 1919. He was a member of the United States Democratic Party.

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Preceded by Frank B. Klepper	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 3rd congressional district 1907-1919	Succeeded by Jacob L. Milligan
Preceded by William C. Redfield	United States Secretary of Commerce December 16, 1919 – March 4, 1921	Succeeded by Herbert Hoover

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