George R. Swift
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| George Robinson Swift | |
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| United States Senator from Alabama |
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| In office June 1946 – November 1946 |
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| Preceded by | John H. Bankhead, II |
| Succeeded by | John J. Sparkman |
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| Born | December 19, 1887 Baldwin County, Alabama |
| Died | September 10, 1972 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Alabama |
George Robinson Swift (December 19, 1887 – September 10, 1972) was a U.S. senator from the state of Alabama. He was appointed to fill the term left by the death of John H. Bankhead, II and served in the Senate from June 15 to November 5, 1946, when a successor, John J. Sparkman, was elected. Swift was in the lumber business. He served in the Alabama House of Representatives 1931-1935 and the Alabama State Senate 1935-1939 and 1947-1951.
External links[edit]
- George R. Swift at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- George R. Swift at Find a Grave
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| Preceded by John H. Bankhead II |
United States Senator (Class 2) from Alabama 1946 Served alongside: J. Lister Hill |
Succeeded by John J. Sparkman |
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