George R. Swift
| George R. Swift | |
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| United States Senator from Alabama | |
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In office June 15, 1946 – November 5, 1946 | |
| Preceded by | John H. Bankhead, II |
| Succeeded by | John J. Sparkman |
| Member of the Alabama Senate | |
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In office 1935-1939 1947-1951 | |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
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In office 1931-1935 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
December 19, 1887 Baldwin County, Alabama |
| Died | September 10, 1972 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | American |
| 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
- United States Congress. "George R. Swift (id: S001117)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- George R. Swift at Find a Grave
| United States Senate | ||
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| Preceded by John H. Bankhead II |
U.S. Senator (Class 2) from Alabama 1946 Served alongside: J. Lister Hill |
Succeeded by John J. Sparkman |
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