Marcus Alonzo Hanna

Politician

Marcus Alonzo "Mark" Hanna was a prominent American businessman and Republican politician who served as a United States Senator from Ohio. He made his fortune in the coal, iron, and shipbuilding industries before becoming a powerful force in national politics. As chairman of the Republican National Committee, he was the brilliant political manager for William McKinley's presidential campaigns in 1896 and 1900. Hanna is often credited with inventing the modern presidential campaign, using his business acumen to organize a systematic, well-funded political machine.

Sep 24, 1837 - Feb 15, 1904 American 6 Quotes

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