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Edwin James Barclay | |
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| 18th President of Liberia | |
| In office 3 December 1930 – 3 January 1944 | |
| Vice President | James Skivring Smith, Jr. |
| Preceded by | Charles D. B. King |
| Succeeded by | William V. S. Tubman |
| 19th Secretary of State | |
| In office 5 January 1920 – 3 December 1930 | |
| President | Charles D. B. King |
| Preceded by | Charles D. B. King |
| Succeeded by | Louis Arthur Grimes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 January 1882 Liberia |
| Died | 6 November 1955 (aged 73) Liberia |
| Political party | True Whig |
| Spouse | Euphemia Barclay |
| Children | Three |
Edwin James Barclay (5 January 1882 – 6 November 1955)[1] was a Liberian politician, poet, and musician who served as the 18th president of Liberia from 1930 until 1944. He was a member of the True Whig political party, which dominated the political governance of the country for decades. Under Barclay's leadership, Liberia was an ally of the United States during World War II.
- ^ "Barclay, E. J.", Makers of Modern Africa: Profiles in History, Africa Journal Ltd, 1981, p. 82.