John Albert Tiffin Hull

Biography

John Albert Tiffin Hull combined political acumen with military service, representing his constituents in Congress and leading volunteer brigades during the Spanish-American War. He balanced civic duty with battlefield responsibilities, keeping the public informed and the troops equipped.

Hull’s service reflected a belief that governance and military leadership were truly complementary, and he maintained that faith throughout his life. Arlington National Cemetery now shelters him as a representative of the citizen-soldier ideal.