Lewis B. Schwellenbach
Lewis B. Schwellenbach | |
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Schwellenbach in 1940 | |
| 5th United States Secretary of Labor | |
| In office July 1, 1945 – June 10, 1948 | |
| President | Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | Frances Perkins |
| Succeeded by | Maurice J. Tobin |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington | |
| In office November 20, 1940 – June 30, 1945 | |
| Appointed by | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | J. Stanley Webster |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Marion Driver |
| United States Senator from Washington | |
| In office January 3, 1935 – December 16, 1940 | |
| Preceded by | Clarence Dill |
| Succeeded by | Monrad Wallgren |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lewis Baxter Schwellenbach September 20, 1894 Superior, Wisconsin |
| Died | June 10, 1948 (aged 53) Washington, D.C. |
| Resting place | Washelli Cemetery Seattle, Washington |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Anne Duffy (1935–1948) |
| Education | University of Washington (LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1918-1919 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Lewis Baxter Schwellenbach (September 20, 1894 – June 10, 1948) was a United States senator from Washington, a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington and the 5th United States Secretary of Labor.