Harold Hitz Burton

American lawyer and politician, mayor

Harold Hitz Burton - American lawyer and politician, mayor
Born

June 22nd, 1888
137 years ago

Died

1964
61 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Born in 1888, served as the 45th Mayor of Cleveland from 1942 to 1946. Held the position of a U.S. Senator from Ohio from 1946 to 1958. Contributed to various legislative efforts during tenures in local and federal government. Appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1945, serving until 1958 and participating in significant rulings.

Served as the 45th Mayor of Cleveland

Served as a U.S. Senator from Ohio

Appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court

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