Chic Hecht
American politician (1928–2006) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Senator Hecht" redirects here. For the Georgia State Senate member, see Greg Hecht.
Mayer Jacob Hecht (November 30, 1928 – May 15, 2006) was an American Republican politician and diplomat who served as a United States Senator from Nevada from 1983 to 1989, and as U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas from 1989 to 1993.[1]
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Chic Hecht | |
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United States Ambassador to the Bahamas | |
In office August 23, 1989 – March 1, 1993 | |
President | George H. W. Bush Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | Carol Boyd Hallett |
Succeeded by | Sid Williams |
United States Senator from Nevada | |
In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1989 | |
Preceded by | Howard Cannon |
Succeeded by | Richard Bryan |
Member of the Nevada Senate | |
In office 1967–1975 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Mayer Jacob Hecht (1928-11-30)November 30, 1928 Cape Girardeau, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | May 15, 2006(2006-05-15) (aged 77) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Gail Kahn |
Education | Washington University in St. Louis (BS) |
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