Howard W. Smith
American politician (1883–1976) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Howard Worth Smith (February 2, 1883 – October 3, 1976) was an American politician. A Democratic U.S. Representative from Virginia, he was a leader of the informal but powerful conservative coalition.[3]
Quick Facts Chair of the House Rules Committee, Speaker ...
Howard W. Smith | |
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Chair of the House Rules Committee | |
In office January 3, 1955 – January 3, 1967 | |
Speaker | Sam Rayburn John W. McCormack |
Preceded by | Leo E. Allen |
Succeeded by | William M. Colmer |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 8th district | |
In office March 4, 1931 – January 3, 1967 At-large: March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1935 | |
Preceded by | R. Walton Moore |
Succeeded by | William L. Scott |
Personal details | |
Born | Howard Worth Smith (1883-02-02)February 2, 1883 Broad Run, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | October 3, 1976(1976-10-03) (aged 93) Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Little Georgetown Cemetery Broad Run, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) |
Lillian Proctor
(m. 1913–1919)Ann Corcoran (m. 1923) |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Virginia (LL.B.) |
Profession | Attorney |
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