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Harry F. Byrd

American politician and newspaper publisher (1887-1966) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 79

Harry Flood Byrd Sr. was an American newspaper publisher, politician, and leader of the Democratic Party in Virginia for four decades as head of a political faction that became known as the Byrd Organization.

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Byrd served as Virginia's governor from 1926 until 1930, then represented the state as a U.S. senator from 1933 until 1965 and is the longest serving senator from Virginia with his tenure lasting for over 32 years and 8 months.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1966 · aged 79