Thomas Clarke Rye, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetThomas Clarke Rye
American politician
Date of Birth: 02-Jun-1863
Place of Birth: Tennessee, United States
Date of Death: 12-Sep-1953
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Thomas Clarke Rye
- Thomas Clarke Rye (June 2, 1863 – September 12, 1953) was an American politician who served as 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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