Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Charles Evans Hughes Biography and Timeline

Follow Charles Evans Hughes through 4 dated historical records for United States of America.

Charles Evans Hughes, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1923–1935Years on this page

1923

Recognition of Mexico

Secretary of State of USA · Washington · Government / Republican Party Government

The United States recognizes the government of Alvaro Obregon after negotiations over claims and property rights.

Role range: 1921-1925

Bucareli Agreements

Secretary of State of USA · Mexico City · Government / Republican Party Government

Supports negotiations leading to improved relations with Mexico and recognition of the Obregon government.

Role range: 1921-1925

Continues efforts to stabilize postwar diplomacy

Secretary of State of USA · Washington · Warfare / League of Nations

Continues efforts to stabilize postwar diplomacy while keeping the United States outside the League of Nations.

Role range: 1921-1925

1935

Gold Clause Cases

Chief Justice of the United States · Washington · Economy / Gold Standard

The Supreme Court largely sustains federal measures overriding contractual gold clauses, confirming the government's power to prevent private obligations from restoring the old gold value.

Role range: 1930-1941

Records, sources and methodology

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