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Richard A. Ballinger

Secretary of the Interior · 1909

Richard A. Ballinger, Secretary of the Interior. Richard Achilles Ballinger (July 9, 1858 – June 6, 1922) was an American politician who served as mayor of Seattle, Washington, from 1904 to 1906, Commissioner of the United States General Land Office from 1907 to 1908 and U.S. Secretary of the Interior from 1909 to 1911.

Positions

  • Secretary of the Interior1909-03-06–1911-03-12

Biography

Richard Achilles Ballinger (July 9, 1858 – June 6, 1922) was an American politician who served as mayor of Seattle, Washington, from 1904 to 1906, Commissioner of the United States General Land Office from 1907 to 1908 and U.S. Secretary of the Interior from 1909 to 1911.

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Capitol Receipts, “Richard A. Ballinger: Secretary of the Interior,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/appointee/wQ952884/richard-a-ballinger (accessed 2026-10-13).