William Alden Smith

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William Alden Smith (May 12, 1859 – October 11, 1932) was a U.S. representative and U.S. senator from the state of Michigan. After the 1912 sinking of the Titanic, Smith chaired the Senate hearings into the disaster. His report led to major reforms in maritime safety.

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