Clem McSpadden
American rodeo announcer and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Clem Rogers McSpadden (November 9, 1925 – July 7, 2008) was an American rodeo announcer and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District for one full term from 1973 to 1975. Prior to his election to the U.S. House, McSpadden was a member of the Oklahoma Senate between 1954 and 1972. He was the grandnephew of Oklahoma comedian and actor Will Rogers.
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Clem McSpadden | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1975 | |
Preceded by | Ed Edmondson |
Succeeded by | Theodore M. Risenhoover |
Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 2nd district | |
In office 1963–1972 | |
Preceded by | Arthur G. McComas |
Succeeded by | Robert Wadley |
Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 33rd district | |
In office 1954–1963 | |
Preceded by | John W. Russell Jr. |
Succeeded by | Ed Bradley |
Personal details | |
Born | (1925-11-09)November 9, 1925 Bushyhead, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Died | July 7, 2008(2008-07-07) (aged 82) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Nationality | American Cherokee Nation |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Oklahoma A&M |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1944–1946 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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