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Januar 1896 in Pekin, Illinois; † 7. September 1969 in Washington, D.C.) war ein US-amerikanischer Politiker. Als Mitglied der Republikanischen Partei vertrat er seinen Heimatstaat Illinois von 1933 bis 1949 im Repräsentantenhaus der Vereinigten Staaten und von 1951 bis 1969 im Senat der Vereinigten Staaten.
Everett McKinley Dirksen (January 4, 1896 – September 7, 1969) was an American politician. A Republican, he represented Illinois in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. As Senate Minority Leader from 1959 until his death in 1969, he played a highly visible and key role in the politics of the 1960s.
- 1918–1919
- Republican
A blog post about the life and legacy of Everett Dirksen, a senator who led the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act in the Senate. Learn how he used his skills as a legislator, compromiser, and orator to broker a deal with the southern Democrats and secure the passage of the bill. See a painting of Dirksen by Robert Vickrey.
Everett McKinley Dirksen (born January 4, 1896, Pekin, Illinois, U.S.—died September 7, 1969, Washington, D.C.) was a U.S. politician and leader of the Senate Republicans during the administrations of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
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Everett McKinley Dirksen - An American politician of the Republican Party who represented Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. Dirksen (1896-1969), represented central Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1933-1949. He later won four elections to the U.S. Senate, beginning in 1950.
Everett McKinley Dirksen: A Featured Biography. Everett McKinley Dirksen, after eight terms in the House of Representatives, upset the powerful incumbent Scott Lucas and won election to the Senate in 1950. Dirksen became Republican leader in 1959, a post he held until his death in 1969. Senators regarded him as an eloquent and persuasive leader ...
Learn about the life and legacy of Everett Dirksen, the legendary Republican senator from Illinois who served as Senate Minority Leader and a masterful orator. Explore his education, career, achievements, and personal style through various features based on his papers and collection at The Dirksen Congressional Center.
