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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | Edward V. Long |
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Clarksville, Missouri , United States |
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July 18, 1908
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| Died | November 06, 1972
(64 years)
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| Contributor | eddy 9_99 |
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| Info | born in Lincoln County, near Whiteside, Mo., July 18, 1908; attended the public schools of Lincoln County, Culver-Stockton College, and the University of Missouri; was admitted to the bar in 1936 and commenced the practice of law in Bowling Green, Mo.; prosecuting attorney of Pike County 1937-1941; city attorney of Bowling Green, Mo., 1941-1945; member, State senate 1945-1955, serving as majority floor leader in 1952 and President pro tempore in 1955; lieutenant governor of Missouri 1956-1960; appointed as a Democrat to the United States Senate September 23, 1960, and elected November 8, 1960, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Thomas C. Hennings, Jr., in the term ending January 3, 1963; reelected in 1962 and served from September 23, 1960, until his resignation December 27, 1968; unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1968; resumed the practice of law; farmer and banker; died on his Brookhill Farm, near Eolia, Mo., November 6, 1972; interment in Grandview Burial Park, Hannibal, Mo.
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