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Baker, Newton D

Name: Newton D Baker
Reason: Newton D. Baker represented excellence, achievement, education, service, business skill and leadership. He was the most valued member of the highly skilled cabinet of Cleveland mayor Tom Johnson, Mayor of Cleveland (1901-1909), Secretary of War during World War I, founder of a major law firm, the leading voice for America's involvement in the League of Nations in the 1920s, a brilliant constitutional lawyer, a major force in public education, an advocate for women and almost President of the United States in 1932. His values and humanity are timeless.
Sent: Sun 1/17/2010 5:01 PM