Joshua W. Alexander

Joshua Alexander
2nd United States Secretary of Commerce
In office
December 16, 1919 – March 4, 1921
PresidentWoodrow Wilson
Preceded byWilliam C. Redfield
Succeeded byHerbert Hoover
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Missouri's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1907 – December 15, 1919
Preceded byFrank B. Klepper
Succeeded byJacob L. Milligan
Personal details
BornJoshua Willis Alexander
(1852-01-22)January 22, 1852
DiedFebruary 27, 1936(1936-02-27) (aged 84)
PartyDemocratic
SpouseRoe Richardson
Children8, including George
EducationCulver-Stockton College (BA)

Joshua Willis Alexander (January 22, 1852 – February 27, 1936) was United States secretary of commerce from December 16, 1919, to March 4, 1921, in the administration of President Woodrow Wilson.