Sheridan Downey
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"Senator Downey" redirects here. For the New York State Senate member, see John V. Downey.
Sheridan Downey (March 11, 1884 ā October 25, 1961) was an American lawyer and a Democratic U.S. Senator from California from 1939 to 1950.
Quick Facts United States Senator from California, Preceded by ...
Sheridan Downey | |
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United States Senator from California | |
In office January 3, 1939 ā November 30, 1950 | |
Preceded by | Thomas M. Storke |
Succeeded by | Richard Nixon |
Personal details | |
Born | (1884-03-11)March 11, 1884 Laramie, Wyoming, U.S. |
Died | October 25, 1961(1961-10-25) (aged 77) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Helen Symons |
Children | 5 |
Alma mater | University of Michigan Law School |
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