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D. Worth Clark
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David Worth Clark (April 2, 1902 – June 19, 1955) was a Democratic congressman and United States Senator from Idaho, its first U.S. Senator born in the state.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Idaho, Preceded by ...
D. Worth Clark | |
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![]() Clark in 1939 | |
United States Senator from Idaho | |
In office January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1945 | |
Preceded by | James P. Pope |
Succeeded by | Glen H. Taylor |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1935 – January 3, 1939 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Coffin |
Succeeded by | Henry Dworshak |
Personal details | |
Born | (1902-04-02)April 2, 1902 Idaho Falls, Idaho, U.S. |
Died | June 19, 1955(1955-06-19) (aged 53) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Virgil Irwin (m. 1926) |
Children | 3, including Nancy |
Residence | Pocatello |
Alma mater | University of Notre Dame (A.B. 1922) Harvard Law School, 1925 |
Profession | Attorney |
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