John L. McClellan
American lawyer, politician, and U.S. Senator from Arkansas / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Little McClellan (February 25, 1896 – November 28, 1977) was an American lawyer and segregationist politician.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a U.S. Representative (1935–1939) and a U.S. Senator (1943–1977) from Arkansas.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Arkansas, Preceded by ...
John L. McClellan | |
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United States Senator from Arkansas | |
In office January 3, 1943 – November 28, 1977 | |
Preceded by | Lloyd Spencer |
Succeeded by | Kaneaster Hodges Jr. |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas's 6th district | |
In office January 3, 1935 – January 3, 1939 | |
Preceded by | David D. Glover |
Succeeded by | William F. Norrell |
Personal details | |
Born | John Little McClellan February 25, 1896 Sheridan, Arkansas, U.S. |
Died | November 28, 1977(1977-11-28) (aged 81) Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouses | Eula Hicks
(m. 1913; div. 1921)Lucille Smith
(m. 1922; died 1935)Norma Myers (m. 1937) |
Children | 5 |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917–1919 |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
Unit | Signal Corps |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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At the time of his death, he was the second most senior member of the Senate and chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee.[2] He is the longest-serving senator in Arkansas history.[3]