Howell Heflin
American politician (1921–2005) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Howell Thomas Heflin (June 19, 1921 – March 29, 2005) was an American lawyer and politician who represented Alabama in the United States Senate from 1979 to 1997.
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Howell Heflin | |
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United States Senator from Alabama | |
In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1997 | |
Preceded by | John Sparkman |
Succeeded by | Jeff Sessions |
Chair of the Senate Ethics Committee | |
In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 1992 | |
Preceded by | Ted Stevens |
Succeeded by | Terry Sanford |
24th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama | |
In office January 19, 1971 – January 17, 1977 | |
Preceded by | J. Ed Livingston |
Succeeded by | C. C. Torbert, Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Howell Thomas Heflin (1921-06-19)June 19, 1921 Poulan, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | March 29, 2005(2005-03-29) (aged 83) Sheffield, Alabama, U.S. |
Resting place | Glendale Cemetery Leighton, Alabama, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Elizabeth Ann Carmichael |
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Alma mater | Birmingham-Southern College (BA) University of Alabama (LLB) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1942–1946 |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Silver Star Purple Heart (2) |
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