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William Alden Smith Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for William Alden Smith, based on 4 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

4 records1912–19124 events2 places

Chronological biography

1912

Senate Titanic Investigation Resolution17 April 1912
Exploration / Exploration and Discovery · Senator · Titanic Inquiry Chairman · Washington

Leads the move for a Senate investigation immediately after news of Titanic's loss reaches the United States.

United States Titanic Inquiry Opens19 April 1912
Exploration / Exploration and Discovery · Senator · Titanic Inquiry Chairman · New York

Leads the United States Senate inquiry into the Titanic disaster as hearings begin.

Titanic Senate Hearings in Washington22 April 1912
Exploration / Exploration and Discovery · Senator · Titanic Inquiry Chairman · Washington

Continues the Senate investigation after hearings move from New York to Washington.

Titanic Senate Report28 May 1912
Exploration / Exploration and Discovery · Senator · Titanic Inquiry Chairman · Washington

Presents the Senate inquiry's findings and safety recommendations after weeks of hearings.

Titles and roles

Senator · Titanic Inquiry Chairman

Record provenance

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