Philip D. Beall Jr.

Philip Dane Beall Jr. (June 15, 1915 – April 12, 1988) was an American politician in the state of Florida. He served in the Florida State Senate from 1947 to 1962 as a Democratic member for the 2nd district. He succeeded his father, Philip D. Beall Sr. in the State Senate after his death in 1947.^[1] He was a member of the Pork Chop Gang, a group of legislators from rural areas that dominated the state legislature due to malapportionment and used their power to engage in McCarthyist tactics.^[2][3]

Philip D. Beall Jr.
Member of the Florida Senate
In office 1947–1962
Personal details
Born	Philip Dane Beall Jr. (1915-06-15)June 15, 1915 Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Died	April 12, 1988(1988-04-12) (aged 72) Gulf Breeze, Florida, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Mary Ella Rivale
Residence(s)	Pensacola, Florida Gulf Breeze, Florida