J. Lister Hill

American politician and senator

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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