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Richard S. Aldrich
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 2nd district |
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| In office March 4, 1923 – March 3, 1933 |
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| Preceded by | Walter Russell Stiness |
| Succeeded by | John Matthew O'Connell |
| Member of the Rhode Island Senate | |
| In office 1916–1918 |
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| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
| In office 1914–1916 |
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Richard Steere Aldrich
February 29, 1884 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | December 25, 1941 (aged 57) Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Resting place | Swan Point Cemetery Providence, Rhode Island |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Janet Innis White |
| Children | 1 |
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| Alma mater | Yale Harvard Law School |
| Occupation | Attorney, politician |
Richard Steere Aldrich (born February 29, 1884 – died December 25, 1941) was an American politician. He was a member of the Republican Party. Aldrich served in the U.S. House of Representatives. He also worked in the Rhode Island State Senate and the Rhode Island House of Representatives.
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Early Life and Education
Richard Aldrich was born in Washington, D.C.. His father, Nelson W. Aldrich, was working in Congress at the time. Richard grew up in Providence, Rhode Island. He went to public schools there.
He finished Hope Street High School in Providence in 1902. Then, he went to Yale University, graduating in 1906. He later studied law at Harvard University Law School, finishing in 1909.
In 1911, Richard became a lawyer. He started his law career in New York City. Two years later, in 1913, he moved back to Providence. He continued to work as a lawyer there.
Richard Aldrich's Political Career
Aldrich moved to Warwick, Rhode Island. He soon became involved in politics. From 1914 to 1916, he was a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives. After that, he served in the Rhode Island Senate from 1916 to 1918.
In 1923, Richard Aldrich was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He was a Republican. He served for five terms, from March 4, 1923, to March 3, 1933. He decided not to run for re-election in 1932.
While in Congress, Aldrich spoke out against the Immigration Act of 1924. This law limited how many immigrants could come to the U.S. from different countries each year.
After leaving Congress, he went back to being a lawyer in Providence. He continued this work until he passed away on December 25, 1941. He is buried in Swan Point Cemetery in Providence.
A Prominent Family
Richard Aldrich came from a well-known family. His ancestors included important historical figures like John Winthrop and Roger Williams.
His father, Nelson W. Aldrich, was a very important leader in the Republican Party. He served in the U.S. Senate from 1881 to 1911.
Richard's sister, Abigail Greene "Abby" Aldrich, was a generous person who gave money to good causes. She married John Davison Rockefeller Jr., a famous businessman and giver. Their son, Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller, became the Governor of New York four times. He also ran for president as a Republican. Later, he was named Vice President of the United States in 1974 by President Gerald Ford.
His brother, Winthrop Williams Aldrich, was the chairman of the Chase National Bank. Richard's nephew, David Rockefeller, later became the chairman of the same bank.
Personal Life
Richard Aldrich married Janet Innis White on April 30, 1921. They had one son, who was also named Richard Steere Aldrich.
