John Walter Smith (February 5, 1845 – April 19, 1925), a member of the United States Democratic Party, served the State of Maryland in the United States in several different positions. From 1899–1900, he was a Congressman representing the 1st district of Maryland; from 1900–1904, he was the 44th Governor of Maryland; and from 1908–1921, he was the junior United States Senator of Maryland.
Read more about John Walter Smith: Early Life and Career, Governor of Maryland, U.S. Senate
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