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Howard Metzenbaum
American politician and businessman (1917–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Howard Morton Metzenbaum (June 4, 1917 – March 12, 2008) was an American politician and businessman who served for almost 20 years as a Democratic member of the U.S. Senate from Ohio (1974, 1976–1995). He also served in the Ohio House of Representatives and Senate from 1943 to 1951.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Ohio, Preceded by ...
Howard Metzenbaum | |
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![]() Metzenbaum in 1983 | |
United States Senator from Ohio | |
In office December 29, 1976 – January 3, 1995 | |
Preceded by | Robert Taft Jr. |
Succeeded by | Mike DeWine |
In office January 4, 1974 – December 23, 1974 | |
Appointed by | John J. Gilligan |
Preceded by | William B. Saxbe |
Succeeded by | John Glenn |
Member of the Ohio Senate | |
In office 1947–1951 | |
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives | |
In office 1943–1947 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Howard Morton Metzenbaum (1917-06-04)June 4, 1917 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | March 12, 2008(2008-03-12) (aged 90) Aventura, Florida, U.S. |
Resting place | Mayfield Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Shirley Turoff (m. 1947) |
Children | 4, including Shelley |
Alma mater | Ohio State University (BA, LLB) |
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