Philip Hart
American lawyer and politician (1912–1976) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Philip Aloysius Hart (December 10, 1912 – December 26, 1976) was an American lawyer and politician. A Democrat, he served as a United States Senator from Michigan from 1959 until his death from cancer in Washington, D.C. in 1976. He was known as the "Conscience of the Senate".[1] The Hart Senate Office Building is named in his honor.[2]
Quick Facts United States Senator from Michigan, Preceded by ...
Philip Hart | |
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United States Senator from Michigan | |
In office January 3, 1959 – December 26, 1976 | |
Preceded by | Charles E. Potter |
Succeeded by | Donald Riegle |
51st Lieutenant Governor of Michigan | |
In office January 1, 1955 – January 1, 1959 | |
Governor | G. Mennen Williams |
Preceded by | Clarence A. Reid |
Succeeded by | John Swainson |
Personal details | |
Born | Philip Aloysius Hart (1912-12-10)December 10, 1912 Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | December 26, 1976(1976-12-26) (aged 64) Washington D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | |
Children | 9 |
Alma mater | Georgetown University University of Michigan Law School |
Profession | Attorney |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1941–1946 |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Unit | 4th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Purple Heart |
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