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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.
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.
Jul 7, 2023 · John Sparkman John Sparkman (1899-1985) represented Alabama for 42 years in the U. S. Congress, first in the House of Representatives (1937-46), and then in the Senate (1946-79). He became known as one of the nation's most skilled legislators and in 1952 won the Democratic nomination for vice-president.
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.
May 31, 2024 · 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.
Dec 16, 2023 · John Sparkman is the Father of the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. His legacy lives on today with the growth and aerospace prominence of our Rocket City. Our fastest growing and most economically prosperous metropolitan area began its presence in the 1960s because of John Sparkman.
Nov 17, 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...
John Sparkman (1899-1985) was a Huntsville lawyer who became the protégé of famed Alabama politician Lister Hill after entering politics. He represented Alabama for more than 30 years in the U.S. Congress.
Dec 14, 2023 · Sparkman was the author of practically every major housing bill since World War II, and is also known as the father of the Small Business Administration. He was also the ranking majority member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
John J. Sparkman (1899- 1985) served as a Democratic Senator from Alabama from 1946 to 1979. This interview focuses on Sparkman’s evaluation of working with John F. Kennedy (JFK), JFK’s stance on civil rights and desegregation, and Sparkman’s perceptions of JFK and Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), among other issues. Access Restrictions . Open.
