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Smith, Robert, 1757–1842, U.S. government official, b. Lancaster, Pa. Admitted to the bar in 1786, he practiced law in Baltimore before serving in the Maryland state senate (1793–95) and in the Baltimore city council (1798–1801). An ardent Republican, he was (1801–9) Secretary of the Navy under President Thomas Jefferson. Smith successfully maintained a blockading squadron in the Mediterranean during the war against the Barbary states. He also served (1809–11) as Secretary of State under President James Madison but resigned at Madison's request because of disagreements over policy toward Great Britain and France. Smith, Robert (1757–1842) secretary of the navy, secretary of state; born in Lancaster, Pa. He served as Thomas Jefferson's secretary of the navy (1801–09). He maintained a blockading squadron against the Barbary pirates with very limited funds. He was secretary of state (1809–11) but he feuded with President James Madison and was forced to resign. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Starring: Voices of Will Smith, Robert De Niro, Renee Zellweger, Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Martin Scorsese, Ziggy Marley, Doug E. July 12, 2002--Ontario Divisional Court (Heather Smith, Robert Blair, and Harry LaForme) backs same-sex "marriage," giving the federal government two years to change legislation. Benjamin D H 2 Terry, Lee R Nevada S Ensign, John R H 1 Berkley, Shelley D H 3 Herrera, Dario D New S Shaheen, Jeanne * D Hampshire S Smith, Robert * R S Swett, Dick * D H 1 Bradley, Joseph, III R H 1 Clark, Martha Fuller D New H 1 Mahoney, Sean R Hampshire H 2 Bass, Charles R H 2 Swett, Katrina D New Jersey S Forrester, Douglas * R S Lautenberg, Frank * D S Torricelli, Robert * D H 1 Andrews, Robert D H 2 LoBiondo, Frank R H 3 Saxton, H. |
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