Robert P. Robinson

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Robert Pyle Robinson (born March 28, 1869 in Wilmington , Delaware ; † March 4, 1939 ibid) was an American politician and governor of the state of Delaware from 1925 to 1929 .

Early years and political advancement

Robert Robinson attended the local schools in his homeland and then the rugby academy . He then worked in banking for over 25 years. He was promoted to president of the Central National Bank in Wilmington until 1916. Politically, he was a member of the Republican Party . Between 1902 and 1904, in addition to his work in the banking sector, he was also the private secretary of Congressman L. Heisler Ball . In 1914 he unsuccessfully applied for the post of insurance commissioner of his state. In 1924, as his party's candidate , he was elected governor of his state with 53% of the vote against Joseph Bancroft, the Democratic Party candidate .

Delaware Governor

Robert Robinson took up his new office on January 20, 1925. During his four-year tenure, a State Board of Charity was created. The construction of new school buildings continued. This was also thanks to Pierre S. du Pont , who, as the new tax commissioner of the state, reformed the tax system in favor of school policy. The care of needy mothers was also improved at that time. An attempt to modernize social services could not be implemented at the time. With Fannie Harrington , a woman was appointed to the office of Secretary of State for the first time not only in Delaware, but in the entire United States . During Robinson's four-year tenure, Delaware also benefited from the general economic boom of those years.

Another résumé

After his tenure ended on January 15, 1929, Robinson resumed his duties as President of the Central National Bank . The former governor died on March 4, 1939. He and his wife Margaret Fouraker had two children.

literature

  • Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 1, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

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