Francis J. Myers
American politician (1901–1956) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Francis John Myers (December 18, 1901 – July 5, 1956) was an American teacher, lawyer, and Democratic Party politician. He represented most of West Philadelphia and Southwest Philadelphia in the United States House of Representatives from 1939 to 1945 and represented Pennsylvania in the United States Senate for one term from 1945 to 1951. He was Senate Majority Whip from 1949 to 1951.
Quick Facts Senate Majority Whip, Leader ...
Francis Myers | |
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Senate Majority Whip | |
In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1951 | |
Leader | Scott W. Lucas |
Preceded by | Kenneth S. Wherry |
Succeeded by | Lyndon Johnson |
United States Senator from Pennsylvania | |
In office January 3, 1945 – January 3, 1951 | |
Preceded by | James J. Davis |
Succeeded by | James H. Duff |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 6th district | |
In office January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1945 | |
Preceded by | Michael J. Stack |
Succeeded by | Herbert J. McGlinchey |
Personal details | |
Born | Francis John Myers (1901-12-18)December 18, 1901 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | July 5, 1956(1956-07-05) (aged 54) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Resting place | Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Saint Joseph's University (BA) Temple University (LLB) |
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