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Lincoln Clark Andrews
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| Assistant Secretary of the Treasury | |
| In office March 24, 1925 – August 1, 1927 |
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| President | Calvin Coolidge |
| Preceded by | Roy Asa Haynes |
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| Born | November 21, 1867 Owatonna, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | November 23, 1950 (aged 83) Northampton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Spouse | Charlotte Graves |
| Children | John G. Andrews |
| Education | Cornell University, United States Military Academy |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1889–1919 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Commands | 86th Infantry Division |
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Lincoln Clark Andrews (1867–1950) was an important American leader. He was a high-ranking officer, a brigadier general, in the United States Army during World War I. Later, he became the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury in 1925. In this government role, he helped manage the laws about alcohol during a time called Prohibition. Time magazine even called his team the "Prohibition Army."
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Early Life and Education
Lincoln Clark Andrews was born on November 21, 1867, in Owatonna, Minnesota. His parents were Charles T. Andrews and Mary Clark Andrews. He attended Cornell University from 1888 to 1889.
Military Career Highlights
Andrews went to the United States Military Academy, also known as West Point. He graduated in 1893. As a young officer, a 2nd lieutenant, he led Troop G of the 3rd Cavalry. He served with this group during the Pullman Strike in Chicago in 1894.
Service in Wars and Overseas
During the Spanish–American War, Andrews worked as an aide to General Edwin Vose Sumner. General Sumner was the Commanding General of the cavalry division. After a short time teaching physics at West Point, Andrews served in the Philippines. He was the governor of the island of Leyte from 1899 to 1903. He also took part in the campaign against the Moros during the Moro Rebellion.
He returned to West Point in 1903 to teach cavalry tactics. From 1911 to 1915, he taught cavalry tactics for the New York National Guard. He also taught at a training camp near Plattsburgh, New York. He went back to the Philippines in 1916 and 1917 to train the Philippine National Guard Division. He was promoted to lieutenant colonel on June 28, 1917.
World War I and Retirement
After becoming a brigadier general, Andrews commanded the 172nd Infantry Brigade. This brigade was part of the 86th Division at Camp Grant, Illinois. He took this brigade to France in August 1918 during World War I. After the war ended, he served as a deputy provost marshal general until his unit was disbanded. He retired from the army on September 30, 1919, after 30 years of service. His rank of brigadier general was officially restored by an act of Congress in June 1930.
Books Written by Andrews
Lincoln Clark Andrews also wrote several books about military topics:
- Basic Course for Cavalry, 1914
- Fundamentals of Military Service, 1916
- Leadership and Military Training, 1918
- Man Power, 1921
- Military Man Power, 1921
Military Awards and Honors
Andrews received several important awards for his service:
- Distinguished Service Medal
- Silver Citation Star
- Legion of Honour (from France)
- Order of the Crown of Italy (from Italy)
Civilian Career and Public Service
Andrews became the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury in March 1925. He took over from Roy Asa Haynes. In 1925, he reorganized the bureau that handled Prohibition enforcement. This led to many agents losing their jobs. Andrews saw his role in Prohibition enforcement as a technical challenge. He served in this position until August 1, 1927.
After his government service, he became the president of Guardian Investment Trust in Hartford, Connecticut, from November 1927 to June 1928. In June 1928, he became the president of the Rubber Institute.
Personal Life
Lincoln Clark Andrews married Charlotte Graves on October 5, 1899. They had one son, John G. Andrews. He lived in Grand Isle, Vermont.
Death
Lincoln Clark Andrews passed away on November 23, 1950, in Northampton, Massachusetts. He is buried at Logan Cemetery in Hector, New York.
