Thomas Clarke Rye
American politician
Died when: 90 years 102 days (1083 months)Star Sign: Gemini
Thomas Clarke Rye (June 2, 1863 – September 12, 1953) was an American politician who served as the 32nd governor of Tennessee from 1915 to 1919.An ardent supporter of prohibition of alcoholic beverages, he helped reunify the state's Democratic Party, which had been divided over the issue for nearly a decade.
Rye is perhaps best remembered for enacting the "Ouster Law," which was aimed at curbing the power of political boss E.
H.Crump.
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