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John Jackson Sparkman (December 20, 1899 – November 16, 1985) was an American jurist and politician from the state of Alabama. A Southern Democrat, Sparkman served in the United States House of Representatives from 1937 to 1946 and the United States Senate from 1946 until 1979.
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John Jackson Sparkman war ein konservativer US-amerikanischer Politiker aus Alabama, Abgeordneter im US-Repräsentantenhaus und Mitglied des US-Senats. Außerdem war er Vizepräsidentschaftskandidat der demokratischen Partei bei der Präsidentschaftswahl von 1952.
Alabama's longest serving senator, John Sparkman represented his state in the U.S. Congress for 42 years. Although he had a rural upbringing, Sparkman was one of the principal architects of post-World War II urban development and housing policy.
7. Juli 2023 · John J. Sparkman was a U.S. senator from Alabama from 1946 to 1985, known for his skill as a legislator and his opposition to civil rights legislation. He served as a member of the House and Senate together with his friend and colleague Lister Hill, and was vice-presidential candidate in 1952. Learn about his life, career, and legacy from this comprehensive article.
17. Nov. 1985 · Former Senator John J. Sparkman, the Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee in 1952, died of a heart attack early yesterday at Big Springs Manor Nursing Home in Huntsville, Ala. He was 85 years...
John Sparkman of Alabama. In contrast to the Republicans, the Democrats pledged to repeal the Taft-Hartley Act and called for the continuation of policies pursued by Truman and his predecessor as president, Franklin D. Roosevelt. There was also support for continuing the Korean War.
John Jackson Sparkman (December 20, 1899 – November 16, 1985) was an American jurist and politician from the state of Alabama. A Southern Democrat, Sparkman served in the United States House of Representatives from 1937 to 1946 and the United States Senate from 1946 until 1979.
