Wilbur Mills
American politician and banker
Born
May 24th, 1909
116 years ago
Died
May 2nd, 1992
33 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1939 to 1977, representing Arkansas. Mills was the powerful chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee for over two decades. He played a key role in shaping welfare programs and tax policy during the Great Society era. Mills also faced personal challenges, which affected his political career, but he remained a significant figure in American politics throughout his tenure.
Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee
Spearheaded Medicare legislation
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