Clinton Anderson
American politician (1895–1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the American politician. For the horse trainer, see Clinton Anderson (horse trainer).
Clinton Presba Anderson (October 23, 1895 – November 11, 1975) was an American politician who represented New Mexico in the United States Senate from 1949 until 1973. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as United States Secretary of Agriculture from 1945 until 1948 and represented New Mexico's at-large congressional district from 1941 until 1945.
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Clinton Anderson | |
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United States Senator from New Mexico | |
In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1973 | |
Preceded by | Carl Hatch |
Succeeded by | Pete Domenici |
13th United States Secretary of Agriculture | |
In office June 30, 1945 – May 10, 1948 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Claude R. Wickard |
Succeeded by | Charles F. Brannan |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico's at-large district | |
In office January 3, 1941 – June 30, 1945 | |
Preceded by | John J. Dempsey |
Succeeded by | George Lusk |
9th Treasurer of New Mexico | |
In office 1933–1934 | |
Governor | Arthur Seligman |
Preceded by | Warren Graham |
Succeeded by | James Connelly |
Personal details | |
Born | Clinton Presba Anderson (1895-10-23)October 23, 1895 Centerville, South Dakota, U.S. |
Died | November 11, 1975(1975-11-11) (aged 80) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Henrietta McCartney (m. 1921) |
Children | 2 |
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