Everett Dirksen
American politician & Senate Minority Leader
Born
January 4th, 1896
129 years ago
Died
September 7th, 1969
55 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a U.S. Senator from Illinois from 1959 to 1969. Played a significant role in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Served as Senate Minority Leader from 1959 until 1969, shaping key legislative strategies during this period. Promoted a conservative agenda and was instrumental in fostering bipartisan cooperation on major national issues.
Supported the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Led as Senate Minority Leader from 1959 to 1969
Advocated for the Voting Rights Act of 1965
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