Hugh Scott
American politician (1900-1994)
Hugh Doggett Scott Jr. (November 11, 1900 – July 21, 1994) was an American lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Republican Party. He represented Pennsylvania in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. He was Senate Minority Leader from 1969 to 1977.
Hugh Scott | |
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| Senate Minority Leader | |
| In office September 6, 1969 – January 3, 1977 | |
| Deputy | Robert Griffin |
| Preceded by | Everett Dirksen |
| Succeeded by | Howard Baker |
| Leader of the Senate Republican Conference | |
| In office September 6, 1969 – January 3, 1977 | |
| Deputy | Robert P. Griffin |
| Preceded by | Everett Dirksen |
| Succeeded by | Howard Baker |
| Senate Minority Whip | |
| In office January 3, 1969 – September 6, 1969 | |
| Leader | Everett Dirksen |
| Preceded by | Thomas Kuchel |
| Succeeded by | Robert Griffin |
| United States Senator from Pennsylvania | |
| In office January 3, 1959 – January 3, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Martin |
| Succeeded by | John Heinz |
| Chair of the Republican National Committee | |
| In office June 27, 1948 – August 5, 1949 | |
| Preceded by | B. Carroll Reece |
| Succeeded by | Guy Gabrielson |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 6th district | |
| In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1959 | |
| Preceded by | Herbert J. McGlinchey |
| Succeeded by | Herman Toll |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 7th district | |
| In office January 3, 1941 – January 3, 1945 | |
| Preceded by | George P. Darrow |
| Succeeded by | James Wolfenden |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hugh Doggett Scott Jr. November 11, 1900 Fredericksburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | July 21, 1994 (aged 93) Falls Church, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Marian Huntington Chase (1924–1987) |
| Children | 1 daughter |
| Education | Randolph-Macon College (BA) University of Virginia (LL.B.) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army United States Navy Reserve |
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| Rank | Cadet (Army) Commander (Navy) |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Scott died at his home in Falls Church, Virginia on July 21, 1994 from cardiac arrest at the age of 93.[1]
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