Albert Jeremiah Beveridge was an American historian and United States Senator from Indiana. Albert J. Beveridge was born October 6, 1862 in Highland County, Ohio and his parents moved to Indiana soon after his birth. Both of his parents were of English descent. His childhood was one of hard work. Securing an education with difficulty, he eventually became a law clerk in Indianapolis. He was admitted to the Indiana bar in 1887 and practiced law in Indianapolis. Beveridge graduated from Indiana Asbury University in 1885, with a Ph.B. degree. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity.... He was known as a compelling orator, delivering speeches supporting territorial expansion by the U.S. and increasing the power of the federal government. Beveridge entered politics in 1884 by speaking on behalf of Presidential candidate James G. Blaine and was prominent in later campaigns, particularly in that of 1896, when his speeches attracted general attention. In 1899, Beveridge was elected to the U.S. Senate as a Republican and served until 1911.
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| Birthdate: | October 6, 1862 |
| Birthplace: | Highland County, Ohio |
| Date of death: | April 27, 1927 |
| Education: | DePauw University |
| Also known as: | Albert Jeremiah Beveridge, Albert Beveridge |