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Thomas C. Hart
1877Jun, 12

Thomas C. Hart

Thomas C. Hart, American admiral and politician (d. 1971)
Thomas Charles Hart (June 12, 1877 – July 4, 1971) was an admiral in the United States Navy, whose service extended from the Spanish–American War through World War II. Following his retirement from the navy, he served briefly as a United States Senator from Connecticut.

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