Carl Albert
American lawyer and politician (1908–2000) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the American musician, see Carl Albert (musician).
Carl Bert Albert (May 10, 1908 – February 4, 2000) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 46th speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 1977 and represented Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district as a Democrat from 1947 to 1977.
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Carl Albert | |
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46th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | |
In office January 21, 1971 – January 3, 1977 | |
Preceded by | John W. McCormack |
Succeeded by | Tip O'Neill |
Leader of the House Democratic Caucus | |
In office January 21, 1971 – January 3, 1977 | |
Preceded by | John W. McCormack |
Succeeded by | Tip O'Neill |
House Majority Leader | |
In office January 10, 1962 – January 3, 1971 | |
Preceded by | John W. McCormack |
Succeeded by | Hale Boggs |
House Majority Whip | |
In office January 3, 1955 – January 10, 1962 | |
Leader | Sam Rayburn |
Preceded by | Leslie C. Arends |
Succeeded by | Hale Boggs |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 3rd district | |
In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1977 | |
Preceded by | Paul Stewart |
Succeeded by | Wes Watkins |
Personal details | |
Born | Carl Bert Albert (1908-05-10)May 10, 1908 McAlester, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Died | February 4, 2000(2000-02-04) (aged 91) McAlester, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Resting place | Oak Hill Memorial Park McAlester, Oklahoma |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Mary Sue Harmon (m. 1942) |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Charles W. Vursell (cousin) |
Education | University of Oklahoma (BA) St Peter's College, Oxford (BA, BCL) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army Air Forces Army Reserve |
Years of service | 1941–1946 (Air Forces) 1946-1968 (Reserve) |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel (Air Forces) Colonel (Reserve) |
Unit | Far East Air Service Command |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
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At 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 metres) tall, Albert was affectionately known as the "Little Giant from Little Dixie". Albert held the highest political office of any Oklahoman in American history.