William Proxmire
American politician (1915-2005) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 90 · Born 111 years ago today
Edward William Proxmire was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a United States senator from Wisconsin from 1957 to 1989. He holds the record for being the longest-serving senator from Wisconsin.
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William Proxmire taking part in "Old Milwaukee Days" annual parade, photo from September, 1973
Proxmire, Alan Greenspan, President Gerald Ford, John Rhodes, and Wright Patman at a conference on inflation at the White House, September 1974
Proxmire in his later years
George Barasch, Congressman Herbert Tenzer, State Senator Simon Leibowitz, and Senator William Proxmire (left to right), 1966
Proxmire at the Democratic leadership conference, date unknown
Proxmire's grave at Lake Forest CemeteryAwards
About this person
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1915 to 2005 · aged 90
