Mark Hanna Quotes


I see dynamite in it.


Context

Roosevelt was preparing to suggest government regulation of large corporations and trusts. See Theodore Roosevelt {42023}


Citations

Mark A. Hanna, 1837-1904, Chairman, Republican National Committee, U. S. Senator (OH), Reaction when he reviewed President Theodore Roosevelt’s proposed Message to Congress, November 1901

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Mark Hanna
Mark Hanna
  • Born: September 24, 1837
  • Died: February 15, 1904
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Businessman

Marcus Alonzo Hanna was an American businessman and Republican politician who served as a United States Senator from Ohio as well as chairman of the Republican National Committee. A friend and political ally of President William McKinley, Hanna used his wealth and business skills to successfully manage McKinley's presidential campaigns in 1896 and 1900.