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Berkeley L. Bunker
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Berkeley Lloyd Bunker (August 12, 1906 – January 21, 1999) was an American businessman and politician who served as both an appointed United States senator and one-term member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nevada in the mid-20th century.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Nevada, Appointed by ...
Berkeley L. Bunker | |
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![]() Official portrait, c. 1945 | |
United States Senator from Nevada | |
In office November 27, 1940 – December 6, 1942 | |
Appointed by | Edward P. Carville |
Preceded by | Key Pittman |
Succeeded by | James G. Scrugham |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nevada's At-Large district | |
In office January 3, 1945 – January 3, 1947 | |
Preceded by | Maurice J. Sullivan |
Succeeded by | Charles H. Russell |
Member of the Nevada State Assembly | |
In office 1936–1941 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Berkeley Lloyd Bunker (1906-08-12)August 12, 1906 St. Thomas, Nevada |
Died | January 21, 1999(1999-01-21) (aged 92) Las Vegas, Nevada |
Resting place | Eden Vale Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Lucile Whitehead |
Profession | Insurance |
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