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**Occupations:**

I served as chairman of the American and Republican state committees, as clerk of the state Senate in 1855 and 1856, and as secretary of state for Connecticut in 1857. In 1864 I was a member of that Senate, and in 1869 I was speaker of the state House of Representatives. While also serving as state's attorney for New Haven County in 1879.


 * Position on Issue: **

I believed in the annexation of the Philippines. I am an imperialist, influenced by McKinley, my close friend, who is also an imperialist.


 * Reasons for Interest: **

I served as chairman of the committee on territories, and my name was linked with the admission of six Far-Western states, I believe the spread of American civilization is a positive for the world and should happen as much as possible when the opportunity arises. I strongly urged we retain the Philippines for more land in order to spread American civilization and better the life of the world as a whole.


 * References: **

William McKinley - A close friend of mine. I supported him in his decision to retain the Philippines actively debating in the senate on his behalf.

Gideon H. Hollister - Study law under this man, taught me much as I became successful in practicing law.


 * Work Cited: **

"Orville Hitchcock Platt."//Dictionary of American Biography // Base Set. American Council of Learned Societies, 1928-1936. Reproduced in History Resource Center. Farmington Hills, MI: Gale. [|http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/HistRC/]