John Tower
American senator from Texas and chairman of the Tower Commission (1925-1991) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 65
John Goodwin Tower was an American politician and military veteran who represented Texas in the United States Senate from 1961 to 1985. He was the first Republican elected to the U.S. Senate from Texas since Reconstruction.
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About this person
Tower is known for leading the Tower Commission, which investigated the Iran-Contra Affair in the Reagan administration.
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 1991 · aged 65
