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Bruce Bennett (politician)
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Bruce Bennett (October 31, 1917 – August 26, 1979) was an American politician. He served as attorney general of Arkansas from 1957 to 1961 and again from 1963 to 1967.[1]
Quick Facts Attorney General of Arkansas, Governor ...
Bruce Bennett | |
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![]() Bennett in 1956 | |
Attorney General of Arkansas | |
In office 1957–1961 | |
Governor | Orval Faubus |
Preceded by | Tom Gentry |
Succeeded by | J. Frank Holt |
In office 1963–1967 | |
Governor | Orval Faubus |
Preceded by | Jack Holt Jr. |
Succeeded by | Joe Purcell |
Personal details | |
Born | (1917-10-31)October 31, 1917 Helena, Arkansas, U.S. |
Died | August 26, 1979(1979-08-26) (aged 61) |
Political party | Democratic |
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