Philip Hart
American lawyer and politician (1912–1976)
Philip Aloysius Hart (December 10, 1912 – December 26, 1976) was an American lawyer and politician. He was a Democrat. He served as a United States Senator from Michigan from 1959 until his death in 1976. He was known as the "Conscience of the Senate."
Philip Hart | |
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| United States Senator from Michigan | |
| In office January 3, 1959 – December 26, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Charles E. Potter |
| Succeeded by | Donald W. Riegle, Jr. |
| 49th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan | |
| In office January 1, 1955 – January 1, 1959 | |
| Governor | G. Mennen Williams |
| Preceded by | Clarence A. Reid |
| Succeeded by | John B. Swainson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Philip Aloysius Hart December 10, 1912 Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 26, 1976 (aged 64) Washington D.C. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Jane "Janey" Hart (1943-1976, his death) |
| Children | 8 |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University University of Michigan Law School |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Awards | Purple Heart |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1941–1946 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant colonel |
| Unit | 4th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Hart died of skin cancer on December 26, 1976 in Washington, D.C. at the age of 64.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Senator Philip A. Hart Dies at 64; Was Called 'Conscience of Senate'". The New York Times. 1976-12-27.
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