Harry S. New
Harry S. New | |
|---|---|
New in 1923 | |
| 48th United States Postmaster General | |
| In office March 4, 1923 – March 3, 1929 | |
| President | Warren G. Harding Calvin Coolidge |
| Preceded by | Hubert Work |
| Succeeded by | Walter Folger Brown |
| United States Senator from Indiana | |
| In office March 4, 1917 – March 3, 1923 | |
| Preceded by | John W. Kern |
| Succeeded by | Samuel M. Ralston |
| Chair of the Republican National Committee | |
| In office January 7, 1907 – July 8, 1908 Acting: January 7, 1907 – March 4, 1907 | |
| Preceded by | George B. Cortelyou |
| Succeeded by | Frank Hitchcock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Harry Stewart New December 31, 1858 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | May 9, 1937 (aged 78) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Crown Hill Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Katherine Virginia Milligan Catherine McLean Brown |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | John C. New (father) |
| Education | Butler University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
Harry Stewart New (December 31, 1858 – May 9, 1937) was a U.S. politician, journalist, and Spanish–American War veteran. He served as Chairman of the Republican National Committee, a United States senator from Indiana, and United States Postmaster General.