Howard Metzenbaum
American politician and businessman (1917–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Howard Morton Metzenbaum (June 4, 1917 – March 12, 2008) was an American politician and businessman who served for almost 20 years as a Democratic member of the U.S. Senate from Ohio (1974, 1976–1995). He also served in the Ohio House of Representatives and Senate from 1943 to 1951.
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Howard Metzenbaum | |
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United States Senator from Ohio | |
In office December 29, 1976 – January 3, 1995 | |
Preceded by | Robert Taft Jr. |
Succeeded by | Mike DeWine |
In office January 4, 1974 – December 23, 1974 | |
Appointed by | John J. Gilligan |
Preceded by | William B. Saxbe |
Succeeded by | John Glenn |
Member of the Ohio Senate | |
In office 1947–1951 | |
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives | |
In office 1943–1947 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Howard Morton Metzenbaum (1917-06-04)June 4, 1917 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | March 12, 2008(2008-03-12) (aged 90) Aventura, Florida, U.S. |
Resting place | Mayfield Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Shirley Turoff (m. 1947) |
Children | 4, including Shelley |
Alma mater | Ohio State University (BA, LLB) |
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