Franklin K. Lane
Franklin Knight Lane was an American progressive politician from California. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as United States Secretary of the Interior from 1913 to 1920. He also served as a commissioner of the Interstate Commerce Commission, and was the Democratic nominee for Governor of California in 1902, losing a narrow race in what was then a heavily Republican state.
Conservation Through Engineering Extract from the Annual Report of the Secretary of the Interior
In a time of industrial growth, this publication reveals how innovative engineering and mindful government policies can secure resources like coal and petroleum for the prosperity of a nation.
By Franklin K. Lane
The Letters of Franklin K. Lane, Personal and Political
Experience the thoughts and challenges of a key political player as he balances public service with personal relationships in a collection of intimate letters.
By Franklin K. Lane