George R. Swift
George Robinson Swift | |
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United States Senator from Alabama | |
In office June 15, 1946 – November 5, 1946 | |
Preceded by | John H. Bankhead, II |
Succeeded by | John J. Sparkman |
Personal details | |
Born | December 19, 1887 Baldwin County, Alabama |
Died | September 10, 1972 84) | (aged
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of Alabama |
George Robinson Swift (December 19, 1887 – September 10, 1972) was a U.S. senator from the state of Alabama. He was appointed to fill the term left by the death of John H. Bankhead, II and served in the Senate from June 15 to November 5, 1946, when a successor, John J. Sparkman, was elected. Swift was in the lumber business. He served in the Alabama House of Representatives 1931-1935 and the Alabama State Senate 1935-1939 and 1947-1951.
External links
- George R. Swift at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- George R. Swift at Find a Grave
United States Senate | ||
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Preceded by John H. Bankhead II |
U.S. Senator (Class 2) from Alabama 1946 Served alongside: J. Lister Hill |
Succeeded by John J. Sparkman |
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