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John P. Kennedy

Former United States Secretary of the Navy
John Pendleton Kennedy was an American novelist, lawyer and Whig politician who served as United States Secretary of the Navy from July 26, 1852, to March 4, 1853, during the administration of President ... Wikipedia
Born: October 25, 1795, Baltimore, MD
Died: August 18, 1870 (age 74 years), Newport, RI
Spouse: Elizabeth Kennedy (m. 1829)
Previous offices: United States Secretary of the Navy (1852–1853), Representative (1841–1845), and Representative (1838–1839)
Party: Whig Party