J. Lister Hill
American politician and senator
Born
December 29th, 1894
130 years ago
Died
1984
41 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a United States senator from Alabama from 1938 to 1969. Played a significant role in the establishment of various health and education initiatives during tenure. Contributed to the creation of the National Health Service and worked on civil rights legislation. Advocated for federal funding for education and healthcare.
Served on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Spearheaded the Hill-Burton Act for hospital construction
Helped develop Medicare and Medicaid programs
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